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Global Peatlands Initiative project: State of the Worlds Peatlands
March 15, 2023
On the 17th of November 2022, at the UNFCCC COP27 in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, the Global Peatlands Initiative launched its Global Peatlands Assessment – The State of the World’s Peatlands: Evidence for action toward the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of peatlands. Find out more...
South West Peatland Partnership: Counting sheep to help restore peat across the UK's South West
March 14, 2023
Peatland restoration isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It takes a range of innovative techniques and indepth monitoring to make sure that methods to raise the water table and prevent further degradation are as effective as possible. By working collaboratively, the South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) are doing just that on Dartmoor.
Ulster Wildlife webinar: Lessons learned: 20+ years on from blanket bog restoration at Cuilcagh Mountain
March 14, 2023
Join Ulster Wildlife, RPS Ireland and the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark to discuss what they have learned from reviewing the recovery of peatlands on Cuilcagh Mountain.
Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.0
March 8, 2023
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has today launched a new and highly anticipated update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost the restoration and protection of the UK’s Peatlands.
Moors for the Future Partnership releases series of scientific and monitoring reports from MoorLIFE 2020 project
March 7, 2023
In September 2022, MoorLIFE 2020, the landmark project which had been the focus of much of the work of Moors for the Future Partnership since 2015 came to an end. Find out more...
Save the Date: Molinia, Peatlands and Climate Transition Workshop’
March 6, 2023
Hosted by National Trust Marsden Moor, the ‘Molinia, Peatlands and Climate Transition Workshop’ aims to bring together organisations working in peatland restoration to share their work on Molinia management.
Peat-free Horticulture Addendum: Further case studies released
February 24, 2023
This addendum to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's 'Demonstrating Success - Peat-free Horticulture' publication, features eight new case studies showing how progress can be made towards a sustainable horticulture industry.
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…
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significanceThis week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been…
CiVTech innovators leading drive for advances within Peatland and Woodland Carbon CodesBringing efficiences to the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code is the focus for three…
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands…
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.