The Sixth Carbon Budget report is published today
The Sixth Carbon Budget report by the Climate Change Committee, required under the Climate Change Act is published today.
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Yorkshire Peat Partnership celebrates another successful year
As Yorkshire Peat Partnership (YPP) heads into the new restoration season, they take a moment to celebrate their achievements from the previous (2020-2021) season with their annual report.
Climate change and UK birds – a focus on peatlands
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) launch a new report on the impacts of climate change on UK birds timed to coincide with CoP26.
Scottish Budget 2020-21
The Scottish Government announces £20 million for peatland restoration and a commitment to invest £250 million over the next ten years.
New report shows peat-free opportunity for horticulture industry
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has published a report showcasing successes in peat-free horticulture - 'Demonstrating Success: Peat-free Horticulture' - the third publication in the…
Conference 2020
This, the 10th annual IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference, ‘Peatlands: From Strategy to Action’ was hosted as a virtual event in partnership with the Welsh Peatland Sustainable Management Scheme (SMS) Project.
British Ecological Society: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change in the UK Report
The British Ecological Society have today published their landmark report offering the first comprehensive assessment of the potential of nature-based solutions in the UK.
New report highlights multiple benefits of peatland restoration around the world
A new report published today in Brussels highlights innovative projects from around the globe which are helping restore and conserve our threatened peatlands for the multi-benefits they bring to…
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) has launched a new publication showcasing successes in forest to bog restoration.
Moors for the Future Partnership releases series of scientific and monitoring reports from MoorLIFE 2020 project
Results of six-year peatland restoration monitoring work by MoorLIFE 2020 highlights the many benefits of peatland restoration. One study found that planting sphagnum reduces both the likelihood…
Scottish Wildlife Trust new report on the state of Scotland's raised bogs
Findings from SWT survey during 2010/11 of 58 Scottish lowland raised bogs and analysis of change since 1994/1995 reinforce the need for active restoration to counteract past damage and to bring…
Conference 2025
The 2025 conference explored the deep cultural associations and sense of identity connected to peatlands in Northern Ireland, and policy drivers reflecting changing attitudes to peatland management. It also examined the importance of water in these landscapes and the role of peatlands at catchment scale as a nature-based solution.