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Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restoration
December 20, 2024
A new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an effort to help safeguard valuable peatlands.
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlands
December 19, 2024
As 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?
December 18, 2024
Business professionals at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership are seeking research participants to undertake a short interview before the end of January 2025.
Technical review of remote sensing for UK peatlands
December 13, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned a technical review of the potential and applicability of remote sensing technologies for ecological monitoring of UK peatlands.
Big Win for Cornwall’s Peatlands at Local Sustainability Awards
December 12, 2024
The South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) has been recognised at the 2024 Cornwall Sustainability Awards for its outstanding contribution to enhancing Cornwall’s natural environment
New species showcase - Atlantic salmon
November 29, 2024
The latest in our series of species showcases celebrates the Atlantic salmon and the role that healthy peatlands play in filtering the water in which this iconic species breeds.
New Virtual Peatland Pavilion launched for COP29
November 21, 2024
To raise awareness of the global importance of peatlands during COP29, the latest pavilion has been updated with exciting new content.
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…
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…