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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Major milestone in peatland restoration as first blended finance project is verified
July 10, 2025
This month marks a very important milestone for the IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s Peatland Code, as the very first Peatland Code project also becomes the first verified project under the Peatland Code.
Opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the constraints and opportunities for agricultural lowland peat
June 23, 2025
Views are being sought from a range of stakeholders who have experience of, or are interested in, agriculture on lowland peat.
The Virtual Peatlands Pavilion Word Tour continues at Ramsar COP15
June 20, 2025
The next stop for the immersive digital library of peatland resources is Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where international wetlands experts are coming together to discuss the future of these precious habitats.
Announcing Peat-Fest South-West 2025 – a celebration of our peatland connections
June 4, 2025
The Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to work in partnership with peatland restoration and cultural organisations across the South-West region.
National Policy Statements public consultation
May 29, 2025
Opportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean Power Plan
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in England
May 16, 2025
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of peatlands in England from burning.
New Peat Map for England
May 15, 2025
This week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the extent of the restoration challenge which lies ahead.
Major milestone in peatland restoration as first blended finance project is verifiedThis month marks a very important milestone for the IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s Peatland Code, as…
Opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the constraints and opportunities for agricultural lowland peat Views are being sought from a range of stakeholders who have experience of, or are interested in,…
The Virtual Peatlands Pavilion Word Tour continues at Ramsar COP15The next stop for the immersive digital library of peatland resources is Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,…
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…
National Policy Statements public consultationOpportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean…
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…
New Peat Map for EnglandThis week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the…
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
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…
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of…
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…
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…