Past Events


Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman

Past Events

Bogtastic

July 26, 2016
Come along and join in all things fun to do with bogs, rivers, wildlife and history on the beautiful landscape of Exmoor. 

The Peatland Code Webinar: A practical solution to a global problem

July 26, 2016
Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment Webinar - 12:30pm - 1:30pm REGISTER HERE  

Royal Highland Show: A Peatland Briefing

June 23, 2016
David Johnstone, Chairman of Scottish Land & Estates has great pleasure in inviting you to a briefing on Peatlands and the Peatland Code at The Scottish Land & Estates Stand at The Royal Highland Show June 23rd 2016, 11am – 11:30am

Peatlands: Action in Scotland to tackle a global problem

May 24, 2016
Join us for an evening drinks reception to discuss peatlands and the Peatland Code. The reception will be held at Archers' Hall, 66 Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh on Tuesday May 24th from 6pm to 8pm by kind permission of the President and Council of the Royal Company of Archers. The event will precede the Scottish Land & Estates Spring Conference, which is to be held on May 25th.

Progress: Peatland ACTION

January 6, 2016
Since 2013 some 5580ha of Scotland’s peatlands across 100 sites have been directly benefitting from physical restoration work, funded by Peatland ACTION. Over the course of this winter, this figure is set to increase by another 3000ha.   This has all been thanks to around £8 million funding from the Scottish Government between 2013 and 2015, administered by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The main aims of the funding are to:

Conservation in the 21st Century: the why, what, how of natural capital

November 24, 2015
Time: 09:45 – 16:30 Venue: St Paul’s & St George’s, 46 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JW Conservation in the 21st Century: The why, what, how of natural capital, will be a key event to help UK conservation NGOs understand how the rapidly evolving and potentially game-changing natural capital agenda can help tackle conservation challenges at local and national scales and help delegates to understand the opportunity of the growing interest from business, government and local authorities.

World Forum on Natural Capital

November 22, 2015
The natural world provides us with an estimated $72 trillion worth of goods and services vital for a growing economy. Yet, with an ever expanding population it is under pressure to support our activity. Natural capital, without a doubt, impacts on our lives and businesses, and the World Forum offers a unique opportunity to hear the latest thinking from business leaders, government representatives and environmental experts from around the world. To book your place or to find out more visit: http://naturalcapitalforum.com/

People grouped together, standing and sitting on a baled crop.
Opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the constraints and opportunities for agricultural lowland peat As part of the Paludiculture Exploration Fund, The National Institute of Agricultural Botany is…
Exterior view of Virtual Peatlands Pavilion showing four large domes in a peat swamp forest
The Virtual Peatlands Pavilion Word Tour continues at Ramsar COP15The next stop for the immersive digital library of peatland resources is Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,…
Person smiling and pointing at a sign saying '#BeMoreMoss'. Credit Vicky Akerman
Announcing Peat-Fest South-West 2025 – a celebration of our peatland connectionsThe Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to…
Windfarm on peatland site
National Policy Statements public consultationOpportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean…
Line of fire being set by a vehicle with people on the back as part of swaling. Credit Heather Lowther (Creative Commons)
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in EnglandThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of…
Cross section of bare peat
New Peat Map for EnglandThis week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the…
IUCN World Conservation Congress logo
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
Area of burnt vegetation on national park in Northumberland
A collection of three Natural England reports marks a step change for English peatlandsWe summarise three new reports from Natural England which have important implications for English…
Neolithic trackway on Hatfield Moors. Credit: Henry Chapman Uni of Birmingham
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of…
Peatland landscape showing flux tower and solar panel with a blue sky and hills in the background. Image credit Hollie Cooper, UKCEH
Funding announced for greenhouse gas reduction solutions on peatlandsThe UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is seeking proposals for projects up to £75,000 to advance…
Hare's tail cottongrass on Humberhead levels
Committee on Climate Change (CCC) 7th Carbon Budget Report - a response from IUCN UK Peatland ProgrammeThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes this week the publication of the Committee on Climate…
Water vole sitting with blackberries
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…