New Virtual Peatland Pavilion
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme and Richard Lindsay from the Sustainability Research Institute, University of East London have produced a new Virtual Peatland Pavilion, supported by UNEP’s Global…
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Virtual Peatland Pavilion for COP26 UNFCCC
We are delighted to launch a new dome in the Virtual Peatland Pavilion for COP26 UNFCCC.
Virtual Peatlands Pavilion
The Virtual Peatlands Pavilions champion the importance of global peatlands for the climate, people and the planet as a key nature-based solution to climate change. Previous pavilions were launched as part of the internationally important UN Climate Change Conferences – COP26, COP27 and COP28. The current pavilion is on a world tour of global events throughout 2025, culminating in COP28 in November.
Collared dove
The collared dove is a pretty little pigeon that is a regular sight in our gardens, woodlands and parks. Listen out for its familiar cooing call, which you may hear before you see the bird itself…
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlands
As the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.
Peatland Pavilion featured at UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
The Peatland Pavilion provided a hub for highlighting the important role that peatlands play around the globe at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Conference of the…
South West Peatland Partnership: Counting sheep to help restore peat across the UK's South West
Peatland restoration isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It takes a range of innovative techniques and indepth monitoring to make sure that methods to raise the water table and prevent further…
Reflections from Bog Day 2021
This year's Bog Day was celebrated around the world on Sunday 25th July - bringing peatlands to the forefront of the conversation for many and providing an opportunity for people to learn and…
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 Pavilion is joining international events throughout 2025, digitally showcasing the latest in…
Climate solutions from peatlands to parasites
As world leaders arrive in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference (CpP26), scientific experts have created a virtual tour showcasing research to tackle Scotland’s climate crisis.
Reflections from the 10th IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference
The 10th annual IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference was delivered online for the first time, with the event attracting over 420 attendees from across 17 countries to the virtual platform across…