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Businesses to harness natural capital value of peatlands thanks to new tool
November 22, 2015
IUCN UK Peatland Programme launches innovative Peatland Code at the World Forum on Natural Capital
An innovative mechanism to enable business investment in peatlands, taking into account its many valuable services to mankind, is to be launched today (Monday 23rd November) at the World Forum for Natural Capital in Edinburgh.
Peatland Code to be launched at World Forum on Natural Capital
November 3, 2015
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme is delighted to be launching the Peatland Code at the World Forum on Natural Capital on the evening of November 23rd.
This innovative scheme will enable businesses to help restore some of the world's most iconic and wild landscapes, with real benefits for climate, wildlife and local communities.
Scotland's first National Peatland Plan published
August 27, 2015
Chair of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, Jonathan Hughes, said: “Scotland’s National Peatland Plan is a vital to tackling the globally important issue of peatland conservation. We must all play our part but clear leadership from the Scottish Government with the right policies and funding in place is essential if people are to be empowered to look after Scotland’s peatlands and appreciate their true benefits to society.”
IUCN UK Peatland Programme announced as finalist of the European Natura 2000 Award – 2015
April 14, 2015
The Peatland Programme has been announced as one of 23 finalists out of 90 applications received from across the EU. The award aims to bring the success of the Natura 2000 network to the public’s attention and to demonstrate the network’s importance for protecting biodiversity across Europe.
News Coverage of IUCN Peatland Conference
October 21, 2014
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference, "Peatland Action: Learning from Success" comes to an end in Inverness today. The conference was covered by Radio Scotland and STV News, in addition to internet radio and blogs. Presentations from the conference will be available soon.
Scottish National Peatland Plan
September 14, 2014
IUCN UK Peatland Programme respond to Scottish Natural Heritage Consultation on Scotland's National Peatland Plan.
New call to Government to restore English upland peatlands
September 9, 2014
A coalition of conservation organisations and water companies are calling on the UK Government to increase commitment and resources so that English uplands can thrive with wildlife and provide the carbon, water and other environmental services that healthy bogs deliver.