Past Events
Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman
Past Events
Investing in Peatlands: Partnership for a New Peatland Era 2013 Conference
April 19, 2013
The latest 'Investing in Peatlands' Conference organised by the IUCN UK National Committee Peatland Programme is set for 10th -12th September 2013 at York University.
'Investing in Peatlands: Demonstrating Success' Symposium 2012
August 3, 2011
Joint British Ecological Society and IUCN UK Peatland Programme Symposium
Bangor University, Wales 26 - 28 June 2012
This international symposium will bring together experts from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of peatlands and peatland restoration from an ecological, social and economic perspective.
'Investing in Peatlands - Delivering Multiple Benefits' Conference
June 20, 2011
We are pleased to announce that our annual 'Investing in Peatlands' conference will be held at the University of Stirling, 20-22 June 2011. This year the conference theme is 'Delivering Multiple Benefits'.
Restoring Welsh Blanket Bog: End of Project Conference
March 9, 2011
The conference (8-9 March 2011) marks the end of the hugely sucessful five-year LIFE Active blanket bog in Wales project.
Open Inquiry on Peatlands
November 3, 2010
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands held an Open Inquiry event on Wednesday 3rd November, at the University of Edinburgh.
'Investing in Peatlands - the Climate Challenge' Conference
September 29, 2010
Our first IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference, in collaboration with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership, was held at Durham University this September.
New species showcase - Atlantic salmonThe latest in our series of species showcases celebrates the Atlantic salmon and the role that…
New Virtual Peatland Pavilion launched for COP29To raise awareness of the global importance of peatlands during COP29, the latest pavilion has been…
Specially commissioned film celebrates 'The most important plant in the world'The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned the first in a series of short films, celebrating…
Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.1The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has launched a new update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost…
New brief highlights the importance of peatland rewetting for wildfire resilienceThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme's latest publication explores recent evidence from the UK and North…
Call for proposals for Water Research Seminar SeriesThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme and the Environment Agency are delighted to announce a series of…
The Power of the Peat Bogs! How pupils turned their environmental education into a song Primary school pupils who have engaged with a project to restore ancient peatland and traditional…
South West Peatland Partnership awarded gold by Global Good AwardsThe South West Peatland Partnership won a Gold award at the Global Good Awards for their work…
Seeking content for the COP29 Virtual Peatland PavilionThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme and Global Peatlands Initiative are seeking new content for an…
New report celebrates UK peatland restoration – but climate and nature targets still at riskAnalysis reveals 250,000 hectares of peatland restoration activity over 30 years – way short of the…
Largest ever gathering of UK peatland experts to celebrate ‘Peatlands, People and Nature’ in the Cairngorms National ParkAviemore in the Cairngorms National Park is to play host to the UK’s largest gathering of peatland…
View the full programme for #PeatConf24 and book your tickets now!The full programme for the IUCN UK Peatland Programme 2024 conference ‘Peatlands, People and Nature…