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Mapping the contribution of Phototrophic microbes to the global carbon cycle of Peatlands
April 13, 2021
A group of peatland scientists is building a database of the diversity, abundance, biomass, and productivity of phototrophic microbes in northern peatlands.
Applications open for second round of Green Recovery Challenge Fund
March 17, 2021
This £40million fund will once again support projects across England to restore nature, tackle climate change and connect people with nature.
IHS Markit to Launch Global Carbon Credit Meta-Registry
March 9, 2021
The first global meta-registry aims to provide transparency and efficient tracking, accounting and trade lifecycle
management of carbon credits.
Nature’s recovery can create 7,000 new jobs in Scotland
March 4, 2021
New research from leading Scottish environment charities shows that backing their plan for nature’s recovery could create up to 7,000 new jobs, contributing to Scotland’s economic recovery from Covid-19.
New short animation explores the extraordinary story of peat and carbon
February 24, 2021
Exploring the extraordinary quantities of carbon locked up on millennial timescales within peatland ecosystems.
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Newsletter: Winter Edition 2021
February 9, 2021
Read the latest IUCN UK Peatland Programme newsletter.
Reflections from the 10th IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference
February 8, 2021
The 10th annual IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference was delivered online for the first time, with the event attracting over 420 attendees from across 17 countries to the virtual platform across 4 days.
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…