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CivTech challenge invites ideas for Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code
August 8, 2024
Proposals are being invited for the Scottish Government's CivTech Challenge 10.6 to use technology to streamline administration, measurement and prediction of Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code projects.
Changes to UK Land Carbon Registry fees
July 31, 2024
From 1 November 2024, the fees charged to issue and convert units on the UK Land Carbon Registry are changing.
Scottish peatland recognised as globally important by UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
July 29, 2024
The Flow Country in the north of Scotland, Europe's largest expanse of blanket bog, has been declared as the world's first peatland World Heritage Site.
New species showcase - large heath
July 18, 2024
Our latest species showcase introduces the large heath butterfly, its association with two iconic peatland species and the restoration and reintroduction efforts bringing this beautiful butterfly back to its former home in the Manchester mosslands.
New briefing addresses the peatlands and methane debate
July 10, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has launched a new briefing “Peatlands and Methane” that summarises the science around methane emissions from peatlands, and calls for urgent action to rewet drained peatlands as soon as possible to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.
New £3 million fund for peatland restoration in Northern Ireland
June 11, 2024
Applications for the new £3 million Peatland Challenge Fund to help protect Northern Ireland's peatlands closes on 19 June.
Scotland’s Peatland ACTION programme hits record restoration milestone
June 10, 2024
For the first time since the Peatland ACTION programme began, more than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, reducing harmful emissions and accelerating progress to net zero.
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.