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Beautiful bogs comPEAT for the limelight
July 7, 2010
A competition for the most inspiring communication of a peat related issue, is being held in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of peatlands to our environment and wellbeing.
New report highlights climate benefits of peatland restoration
June 29, 2010
Clifton Bain, Director of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, today welcomed the publication of a new report on the climate change benefits of peatland restoration.
International climate talks make major step towards peatland restoration
June 15, 2010
In a crucial step towards a decision by the UN Climate Summit in December in Mexico to allow countries to reduce emissions through rewetting drained wetlands, the (IPCC) will explore further guidance for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from wetlands.
Peatland Programme tells Climate Committee: restore peatlands to meet targets
May 11, 2010
Peatland Programme Director Clifton Bain today told Members of the Scottish Parliament that restoring peatlands now would help meet early climate change targets.
Scotland could be a world leader in showcasing peatland management
March 24, 2010
Restoring damaged peatlands could stop millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide leaking out of Scotland’s bogs each year, says the IUCN UK Peatland Programme.
Restoring Scotland's Peatlands could help meet climate change targets
February 23, 2010
New information from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme shows that over 3 billion tonnes of carbon are stored in Scotland's peatlands.
International experts champion peatlands at Copenhagen
December 8, 2009
Experts from around the world will descend upon the climate change talks at Copenhagen to champion the cause of peatlands as a carbon store.
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.