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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Scottish Government support Peatland Restoration with funding.
October 24, 2012
On Monday 22nd October 2012, the Scottish Government announced it will be supporting peatland restoration with plans of £1.7 million funding from their Green Stimulus package.
Press Release: EU Parliament Calls on the EU to take responsiblity for emissions from forests and agriculture but stops short of direct action
October 12, 2012
NGOs are pleased by the European Parliament's Environment Committee decision today to include agriculture, grasslands and wetlands in the EU's accounting rules for land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF).
International Initiative on Peat and Climate Change Mitigation
October 12, 2012
FAO and Wetlands International have launched the global 'Organic soils and peatland climate change mitigation initiative'. The Initiative is an informal network of organizations and people committed to reducing emissions from peatlands and safeguarding the other vital ecosystem setvices peatlands provide.
Including Peatland Rewetting in National Greenhouse Gas Accounting
October 5, 2012
The UK Government has to decide now whether to include peatland rewetting in its national greenhouse gas accounting for the next Kyoto Protocol commitment period 2013-2017.
Peatlands given investment boost in Scottish draft Budget 2013-2014
September 21, 2012
The Scottish Government has published its draft budget for 2013-2014 which includes specific mention of peatlands as valuable part of Scotland's economy.
Outcomes of the workshop 'Peatland Restoration' at IUCN World Conservation Congress, Jeju, Sept. 7th 2012
September 11, 2012
International Call for Peatland Action - Outcomes of the workshop 'Peatland Restoration: a nature based solution to climate change' at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Jeju, South Korea on the 7th September 2012.
MICCA Programme launches Initiative in three languages
August 8, 2012
Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture (MICCA) have launched the Initiative's web site in three languages and new poster Decision Support Tree for Management of Peatlands and Organic Soils is available for download (English only)
Peatland Code Public Consultation – Now OpenThe Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
Please give 10 minutes of your time to help answer the question: Is palaeoecological research utilised in UK peatland restoration projects? Can you complete a short survey on the extent to which palaeoecological research is utilised in UK…
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
Council leads the way with major peatland restoration project A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde…
Funding for Eyes on the Bog users Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment,…
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights…
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we explore traditional and…
Introducing our species showcasesThroughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases…
Come and volunteer with us!We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our…
Fill in the PeatQuest Survey to shape global peatland researchThe PeatQuest Research Project team are inviting you to participate in their global survey, as your…
New Year Honours for peatland specialistNatural Resources Wales’ senior peatland specialist, Dr Peter Jones, has been awarded an MBE for…