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Specially commissioned film celebrates 'The most important plant in the world'
November 20, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned the first in a series of short films, celebrating the importance of peatlands and work to restore and protect them.
Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.1
November 18, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has launched a new update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost the restoration of the UK’s peatlands.
New brief highlights the importance of peatland rewetting for wildfire resilience
November 13, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme's latest publication explores recent evidence from the UK and North America demonstrating the importance of peatland restoration in increasing resilience to wildfire in the context of a changing climate.
Call for proposals for Water Research Seminar Series
October 21, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme and the Environment Agency are delighted to announce a series of workshops for 2025 aimed at highlighting the importance of the water environment within the peatland sector, and to bring together researchers, practitioners and the water industry. Our first call for the workshop in January titled ‘Peatlands and Water Quality’ is now open and closes on 4th December 2024.
The Power of the Peat Bogs! How pupils turned their environmental education into a song
October 14, 2024
Primary school pupils who have engaged with a project to restore ancient peatland and traditional wildlife to parts of the Afan and Rhondda Valleys have written and performed a catchy song about the important work.
South West Peatland Partnership awarded gold by Global Good Awards
October 8, 2024
The South West Peatland Partnership won a Gold award at the Global Good Awards for their work restoring peatlands across Dartmoor, Exmoor, and Cornwall. This recognition celebrates large-scale ecological improvements worldwide. The judges praised SWPP for its collaborative, cross-sector approach that integrates environmental, historic, social, and economic benefits.
Seeking content for the COP29 Virtual Peatland Pavilion
September 30, 2024
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme and Global Peatlands Initiative are seeking new content for an updated virtual peatland pavilion for COP29.
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…
CivTech challenge invites ideas for Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon CodeProposals are being invited for the Scottish Government's CivTech Challenge 10.6 to use technology…
Changes to UK Land Carbon Registry feesFrom 1 November 2024, the fees charged to issue and convert units on the UK Land Carbon Registry…