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Restoring Welsh peatlands – for people and wildlife
November 26, 2015
Work to restore Welsh peatlands is showing signs of success – but there’s a lot more to do.
That’s the key message from the Wales Peatland Action Group as the Welsh Government’s Minister for Natural Resources Carl Sargeant prepares to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, which runs from 30 November to 11 December 2015.
Peatland Code launch creates hope for peatlands
November 25, 2015
This week, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) launched the Peatland Code at the World Forum for Natural Capital held in Edinburgh. The prestigious conference saw over 500 delegates from across the globe come together to discuss what natural capital was and how various tools could be applied to help stem the loss of our natural habitats and wildlife.
Businesses to harness natural capital value of peatlands thanks to new tool
November 22, 2015
IUCN UK Peatland Programme launches innovative Peatland Code at the World Forum on Natural Capital
An innovative mechanism to enable business investment in peatlands, taking into account its many valuable services to mankind, is to be launched today (Monday 23rd November) at the World Forum for Natural Capital in Edinburgh.
Peatland Code to be launched at World Forum on Natural Capital
November 3, 2015
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme is delighted to be launching the Peatland Code at the World Forum on Natural Capital on the evening of November 23rd.
This innovative scheme will enable businesses to help restore some of the world's most iconic and wild landscapes, with real benefits for climate, wildlife and local communities.
Scotland's first National Peatland Plan published
August 27, 2015
Chair of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, Jonathan Hughes, said: “Scotland’s National Peatland Plan is a vital to tackling the globally important issue of peatland conservation. We must all play our part but clear leadership from the Scottish Government with the right policies and funding in place is essential if people are to be empowered to look after Scotland’s peatlands and appreciate their true benefits to society.”
IUCN UK Peatland Programme announced as finalist of the European Natura 2000 Award – 2015
April 14, 2015
The Peatland Programme has been announced as one of 23 finalists out of 90 applications received from across the EU. The award aims to bring the success of the Natura 2000 network to the public’s attention and to demonstrate the network’s importance for protecting biodiversity across Europe.
News Coverage of IUCN Peatland Conference
October 21, 2014
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference, "Peatland Action: Learning from Success" comes to an end in Inverness today. The conference was covered by Radio Scotland and STV News, in addition to internet radio and blogs. Presentations from the conference will be available soon.
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…
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…