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Specially commissioned film celebrates 'The most important plant in the world'
November 20, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned the first in a series of short films, celebrating the importance of peatlands and work to restore and protect them.
Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.1
November 18, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has launched a new update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost the restoration of the UK’s peatlands.
New brief highlights the importance of peatland rewetting for wildfire resilience
November 13, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme's latest publication explores recent evidence from the UK and North America demonstrating the importance of peatland restoration in increasing resilience to wildfire in the context of a changing climate.
Call for proposals for Water Research Seminar Series
October 21, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme and the Environment Agency are delighted to announce a series of workshops for 2025 aimed at highlighting the importance of the water environment within the peatland sector, and to bring together researchers, practitioners and the water industry. Our first call for the workshop in January titled ‘Peatlands and Water Quality’ is now open and closes on 4th December 2024.
The Power of the Peat Bogs! How pupils turned their environmental education into a song
October 14, 2024
Primary school pupils who have engaged with a project to restore ancient peatland and traditional wildlife to parts of the Afan and Rhondda Valleys have written and performed a catchy song about the important work.
South West Peatland Partnership awarded gold by Global Good Awards
October 8, 2024
The South West Peatland Partnership won a Gold award at the Global Good Awards for their work restoring peatlands across Dartmoor, Exmoor, and Cornwall. This recognition celebrates large-scale ecological improvements worldwide. The judges praised SWPP for its collaborative, cross-sector approach that integrates environmental, historic, social, and economic benefits.
Seeking content for the COP29 Virtual Peatland Pavilion
September 30, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme and Global Peatlands Initiative are seeking new content for an updated virtual peatland pavilion for COP29.
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…