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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.
UK Ranked Among Worlds Worst Peatland Carbon Emitters
November 4, 2009
A report launched today at the international climate change talks in Barcelona shows the UK as the 17th largest peatland area out of 175 nations with peat deposits. The report also shows damaged peatlands are responsible for at least 7% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. The UK is among the top 20 worst countries for peatland losses but is taking remedial action which could set a leading example.
Global Climate Change Talks Call for Peatland Conservation
June 11, 2009
At the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change talks, being held in Bonn 1-12 June, there has been international support for greater recognition to be given to the importance of peatlands and their role in carbon storage.
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…