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Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restoration
December 20, 2024
A new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an effort to help safeguard valuable peatlands.
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlands
December 19, 2024
As the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.
Help answer the question: Do investors undervalue the social impact of peatland projects in the UK when making investment decisions?
December 18, 2024
Business professionals at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership are seeking research participants to undertake a short interview before the end of January 2025.
Technical review of remote sensing for UK peatlands
December 13, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned a technical review of the potential and applicability of remote sensing technologies for ecological monitoring of UK peatlands.
Big Win for Cornwall’s Peatlands at Local Sustainability Awards
December 12, 2024
The South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) has been recognised at the 2024 Cornwall Sustainability Awards for its outstanding contribution to enhancing Cornwall’s natural environment
New species showcase - Atlantic salmon
November 29, 2024
The latest in our series of species showcases celebrates the Atlantic salmon and the role that healthy peatlands play in filtering the water in which this iconic species breeds.
New Virtual Peatland Pavilion launched for COP29
November 21, 2024
To raise awareness of the global importance of peatlands during COP29, the latest pavilion has been updated with exciting new content.
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…
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…