The IUCN UK Peatland Programme advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.
Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
Latest News
Latest News
Pennine PeatLIFE film by Land & Sky Media
December 14, 2021
At the September IUCN UK Peatland Programme/LIFE conference film night, the North Pennines AONB Partnership launched its new film, PeatLIFE People.
The importance of peatlands in protecting urban areas in a warming world
December 14, 2021
Greater Manchester was chosen by the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative to serve a three-year term as a Resilience Hub.
Climate change and UK birds – a focus on peatlands
December 14, 2021
In early November, the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) launched a new report on the impacts of climate change on UK birds, timed to coincide with the Glasgow Climate Change CoP.
NatureScot Peatland ACTION expansion and opportunities
December 1, 2021
The NatureScot Peatland ACTION team is expanding to meet demand and provide more green jobs to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss in Scotland.
Virtual Peatland Pavilion for COP26 UNFCCC
November 11, 2021
We are delighted to launch a new dome in the Virtual Peatland Pavilion for COP26 UNFCCC.
New report shows peat-free opportunity for horticulture industry
November 1, 2021
'Demonstrating Success: Peat-free Horticulture' is now the third publication in the series and was launched as part of the UNFCCC COP26 Peatland Pavilion in November 2021.
Peatland Pavilion at UNFCCC COP26 - Online Registration open
October 30, 2021
The Peatland Pavilion at UNFCCC COP26 will highlight the importance of global peatlands for the climate, people, and the planet as a key nature-based solution to climate change.
New £3 million fund for peatland restoration in Northern IrelandApplications for the new £3million Peatland Challenge Fund to help protect Northern Ireland's…
Scotland’s Peatland ACTION programme hits record restoration milestoneFor the first time since the Peatland ACTION programme began, more than 10,000 hectares of damaged…
New species showcase - cottongrassOur May species showcase looks at the role that cottongrass plays in peatlands, its cultural and…
Remembering Jennifer FultonWe, at the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, are still reeling from the loss of Jennifer Fulton, Chief…
Conference 2024 tickets now on sale!Tickets for our 2024 conference in Aviemore, 17-19 September, are now on sale - join us to…
New species showcase - dunlinThe third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland…
Peatland Code Public Consultation The Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
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…
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
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…
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,…