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Bog Tales: Storytelling for peatland scientists training opportunity
April 29, 2021
An exciting funded training opportunity for peatland researchers to take part in
SAGES official #BogDay storytelling event titled 'Bog Tales' on Sunday 25th July.
Carbon Storage and Sequestration by Habitat 2021 (NERR094)
April 26, 2021
A new Natural England Research Report on ‘Carbon Storage and Sequestration by Habitat’ reviews the scientific evidence base relating to carbon storage and sequestration by semi-natural habitats, in relation to their condition and/or management.
Mapping the contribution of Phototrophic microbes to the global carbon cycle of Peatlands
April 13, 2021
A group of peatland scientists is building a database of the diversity, abundance, biomass, and productivity of phototrophic microbes in northern peatlands.
Applications open for second round of Green Recovery Challenge Fund
March 17, 2021
This £40million fund will once again support projects across England to restore nature, tackle climate change and connect people with nature.
IHS Markit to Launch Global Carbon Credit Meta-Registry
March 9, 2021
The first global meta-registry aims to provide transparency and efficient tracking, accounting and trade lifecycle
management of carbon credits.
Nature’s recovery can create 7,000 new jobs in Scotland
March 4, 2021
New research from leading Scottish environment charities shows that backing their plan for nature’s recovery could create up to 7,000 new jobs, contributing to Scotland’s economic recovery from Covid-19.
New short animation explores the extraordinary story of peat and carbon
February 24, 2021
Exploring the extraordinary quantities of carbon locked up on millennial timescales within peatland ecosystems.
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…
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significanceThis week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been…
CiVTech innovators leading drive for advances within Peatland and Woodland Carbon CodesBringing efficiences to the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code is the focus for three…
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands…
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
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…