Past Events


Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman

Past Events

Biodiversity Day 2021

May 22, 2021
We're part of the solution #ForNature

The Water Forum: Peatlands Management for Water Quality

May 21, 2021
A discussion on: Managing peatlands to improve water quality, climate change mitigation and biodiversity.

Nature-based solutions for climate change in the UK

May 12, 2021
The launch event for a landmark BES report offering the first comprehensive assessment of the potential of nature-based solutions in the UK. Free and open to all.

Global Peatlands Initiative: Preparing field campaigns in peatland environments

May 7, 2021
An introduction on how to prepare before peatland field visits.

UK Anthology Series: Peatlands and Forestry

April 27, 2021
The second episode of the new UK Anthology series will explore how peatlands and forestry interact in the UK.

Wetland Futures in Contested Environments

April 27, 2021
This webinar will provide insights into the variety of usages of peatlands, and the different comprehensions of heritage in three different peatland locations.

A Case for Nature: Building a coalition for Nature-based Recovery

April 22, 2021
Join IUCN on Earth Day for a virtual dialogue on Nature-based Recovery.

Dotterel (c) Pete Quinn
Conference 2024 tickets now on sale!Tickets for our 2024 conference in Aviemore, 17-19 September, are now on sale - join us to…
Dunlin (c) RSPB
New species showcase - dunlinThe third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland…
Landscape view of Red Moss of Balerno
Peatland Code Public Consultation – Now OpenThe Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
Scientist taking scientific measurements in peatland. Credit Emma Hinchliffe
Please give 10 minutes of your time to help answer the question: Is palaeoecological research utilised in UK peatland restoration projects? Can you complete a short survey on the extent to which palaeoecological research is utilised in UK…
Group of people stood in an open peatland landscape
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Molinia Mulching Agglestone Mire, remover higher tussocks to increase the connectivity of the floodplain (c) Sally Wallington
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
Work begins at Duchal Moor. © Giulia Spilotros/Glasgow Green Network Clyde Valley
Council leads the way with major peatland restoration project A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde…
Eyes on the Bog logo
Funding for Eyes on the Bog users Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment,…
Forest to Bog Restoration cover image and example spread
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights…
Sphagnum pulchrum © Brian Eversham
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we explore traditional and…
Sphagnum lindbergii (c) Emma Hinchliffe
Introducing our species showcasesThroughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases…
Emperor moth (C) Pete Quinn
Come and volunteer with us!We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our…