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Events
Events
Sphagnum planting in peatland restoration: Science and practice perspectives
10:30 - April 30, 2025
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme is pleased to announce a dedicated online seminar titled ‘Sphagnum planting in peatland restoration: Science and practice perspectives’. The seminar will cover areas such as the ecology of sphagnum, and requirements for successful establishment, site selection for propagation, and issues to consider when planting for restoration.
Peat Café lunchtime lecture series: The RESPECT project
13:00 - May 5, 2025
In May's Peat Café, Adrian Bass from the University of Glasgow presents 'The RESPECT project'.
Workshop: Shared values and management pathways for upland Welsh peatlands
16:00 - May 14, 2025
Join the UKRI Greenhouse Gas Peat project (funded by UKRI) for an engaging and hands-on workshop exploring the future of upland peatlands in Wales. This session will bring together land managers, policymakers, researchers, and community voices to share knowledge and shape practical, inclusive strategies for peatland restoration and climate action.
Workshop: Shared values and management pathways for Lowland peatlands
16:00 - May 20, 2025
Join the UKRI Greenhouse Gas Peat project (funded by UKRI) to explore the future of lowland peatlands and their role in climate action. This interactive session will bring together a wide range of voices – from land managers and farmers to policymakers, researchers, and community organisations – to shape practical, inclusive approaches to peatland restoration.
Workshop: Shared Values and Management Pathways for the Peak District’s Peatlands
16:00 - May 21, 2025
Join the UKRI Greenhouse Gas Peat project (funded by UKRI) for an interactive evening workshop focused on the future of the Peak District’s upland peatlands. Bringing together farmers, landowners, researchers, policymakers, and local voices, this session will explore how we can collaboratively shape sustainable and climate-conscious management strategies for peatland landscapes.
Peat Café lunchtime lecture series: The Kvarntorp body, and Anthropocene folklore
13:00 - June 2, 2025
In June's Peat Café, Signe Johannesen from the University of Stokholm presents 'The Kvarntorp body, and Anthropocene folklore'.
12th INTECEOL Wetlands Conference & 20th Annual Meeting of SWS Europe
09:00 - June 29, 2025
From 29th June - 4th July in Tartu, Estonia, this conference brings together those working on the science, practice and policy of wetlands and ecological restoration.
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.
Help answer the question: Do investors undervalue the social impact of peatland projects in the UK when making investment decisions?Business professionals at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership are seeking…