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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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United Nations recognizes major Irish Peatland Restoration initiative
July 7, 2021
Dianna Kopansky of the United Nations Environment Programme has recognised the initiative led by Bord na Móna (Irish Peat Board) to restore damaged peatlands as part of an overall plan to restore more than 50,000 hectares of Irish peatlands.
IUCN UK PP Conference 2021 - Save the date
June 15, 2021
Save the Dates: 13th - 16th September 2021
Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy Consultation
June 14, 2021
Environment Minister, Edwin Poots has launched a public consultation on the draft Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy 2021-2040.
UK invests over £30m in large-scale greenhouse gas removal
May 24, 2021
We are delighted to support this project which will investigate the management of peatlands to maximise their GHG removal potential in areas across the UK.
Peatland Pavilion proposal for COP26 programme
May 20, 2021
Opportunity to contribute to and participate in proposing and shaping the first ever dedicated Peatland Pavilion! The UNEP Global Peatlands Initiative team is working together with the IUCN UK Peatlands Programme and others, on a Peatlands Pavilion proposal for the UNFCCC COP26.
Launch of the PeatDataHub
May 20, 2021
PeatDataHub is a research hub for communicating peatland science and managing peatland monitoring data.
Wales’ first carbon-funded peatland restoration project is complete!
May 20, 2021
A peatland restoration project at Bwlch y Groes on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park is th
Conference 2024 tickets now on sale!Tickets for our 2024 conference in Aviemore, 17-19 September, are now on sale - join us to…
New species showcase - dunlinThe third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland…
Peatland Code Public Consultation – Now OpenThe Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
Please give 10 minutes of your time to help answer the question: Is palaeoecological research utilised in UK peatland restoration projects? Can you complete a short survey on the extent to which palaeoecological research is utilised in UK…
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
Council leads the way with major peatland restoration project A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde…
Funding for Eyes on the Bog users Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment,…
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights…
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we explore traditional and…
Introducing our species showcasesThroughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases…
Come and volunteer with us!We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our…