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An update on the Peatland Code

The Peatland Code continues to grow rapidly with 79 projects now registered and 10,300 ha of expected peatland restoration.

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Peatland Code

The Peatland Code is a voluntary standard for UK peatland projects wishing to market the climate benefit of restoration.

The Peatland Code provides assurance and clarity for business and other investors in peatland restoration projects through independent validation and verification. The Peatland Code works on the basis that during restoration, carbon savings are made through rapid emissions reductions.
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Peatland Code Registering a Project

The Peatland Code is an open and transparent process and in keeping with this, all projects are publicly visible on the UK Peatland Code Registry. The data that you enter for your project registration will appear on the registry.
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Peatland Code Public Consultation

The Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on the draft Peatland Code Version 2.1

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Using the Peatland Code

A guide to how to use the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Peatland Code to restore your peatland using carbon credits.
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Peatland Code Governance

The governance of the structure of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Peatland Code including how decisions are made.
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Peatland Code update - December 2021

The Peatland Code now has 48 Projects registered with a total of almost 8000 ha of peatland restoration. Find out more and watch presentation delivered at the Scottish Forum on National Capital…