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Outcomes of the workshop 'Peatland Restoration' at IUCN World Conservation Congress, Jeju, Sept. 7th 2012
September 11, 2012
International Call for Peatland Action - Outcomes of the workshop 'Peatland Restoration: a nature based solution to climate change' at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Jeju, South Korea on the 7th September 2012.
MICCA Programme launches Initiative in three languages
August 8, 2012
Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture (MICCA) have launched the Initiative's web site in three languages and new poster Decision Support Tree for Management of Peatlands and Organic Soils is available for download (English only)
Scottish Wildlife Trust new report on the state of Scotland's raised bogs
July 17, 2012
The Scottish Wildlife Trust have published a report on the interim findings from a survey of 58 Scottish raised bogs and analysis of change since 1994/5.
BES' Ecology and Policy Blog: Summary of Joint Symposium
July 4, 2012
BES' Ecology and Policy blog give feedback and a summary of the joint BES and IUCN symposium on 'Investing in Peatlands - Deomnstrating Success'
Peatland carbon funding proposal ranked UK's top business opportunity from the natural environment
July 4, 2012
Press release issued during the joint IUCN and BES symposium on 'Investing in Peatland - Demonstrating Success' Wednesday June 28th 2012
New Report on Peatlands and Climate Change Mitigation
May 17, 2012
Publication being launched today (Thursday May 17th) by FAO and Wetlands International at launch of Global Organics Soils and Peatlands Climate Change Mitigation Initiative Event
IUCN UK PP gives evidence to Scottish Parliament RACCE Committee
May 11, 2012
IUCN UK PP gives evidence to the Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee on April 25th 2012.
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…