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A collection of three Natural England reports marks a step change for English peatlands
April 3, 2025
We summarise three new reports from Natural England which have important implications for English peatlands, and launch our updated Position Statement on 'Burning and Peatlands'.
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlands
March 14, 2025
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of tracks and roads on peatlands.
Funding announced for greenhouse gas reduction solutions on peatlands
February 28, 2025
The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is seeking proposals for projects up to £75,000 to advance research to transform degraded UK peatlands into effective greenhouse gas removal (GGR) systems.
Committee on Climate Change (CCC) 7th Carbon Budget Report - a response from IUCN UK Peatland Programme
February 27, 2025
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes this week the publication of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) 7th Carbon Budget Report. It is now five years since the 6th report and it is useful to see the progress that has been made towards Net Zero, but also to understand the challenges that lie ahead for UK peatlands.
New species showcase - Water vole
February 24, 2025
Continuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water vole. A species that has been subject to rapid decline in recent decades, it can be found in lowland fens dominated by reedbeds and also in ditches and rivers surrounding upland peatlands across the UK.
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significance
February 18, 2025
This week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been adopted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) for use in the UK Peatland Code.
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour
February 17, 2025
To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion is joining international events throughout 2025, digitally showcasing the latest in peatland science, policy, art, practice and more.
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…
