Past Events
Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman
Past Events
Peatland Action: Learning from Success - Annual IUCN Conference October 2014
October 20, 2014
Our annual 'Investing in Peatlands' conference series was held on Monday October 20th - Wednesday October 22nd 2014 at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness, Scotland.
Global Restoration Demonstrating Success Workshop and Launch
April 28, 2014
We are delighted to announce the launch of our latest IUCN UK Peatland Programme and CEM Thematic Group on Peatlands publication, Global Peatland Restoration Demonstrating Success (following on from UK Peatland Restoration Demonstrating Success).
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.
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…
Big Win for Cornwall’s Peatlands at Local Sustainability AwardsThe South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) has been recognised at the 2024 Cornwall Sustainability…
Technical review of remote sensing for UK peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned a technical review of the potential and…
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…