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Inquiry generates urgent call for peatland action
June 21, 2011
An urgent international call for action on peatland protection and restoration has been made today (21 June 2011) following the release of findings at a landmark peatlands conference. Delegates heard that a loss of only 5% of the carbon stored in UK peatlands would equate to the total annual UK greenhouse gas emissions.
Peatland manifesto commitment of new Scottish Government welcome
May 18, 2011
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes the manifesto commitment of the newly elected Scottish Government to take action to protect and restore peatlands.
RSPB call for a green tax on peat
February 25, 2011
RSPB present a case for a green levy on peat used in horticulture.
Scottish Government publishes discussion paper on carbon-rich soils
December 15, 2010
The Scottish Government yesterday (14 December) published a discussion paper setting out its position on peat and other carbon-rich soils.
Cancun Agrees: Peatlands help tackle climate change
December 11, 2010
The climate change talks at Cancun have recognised that carbon savings from peatland restoration should be included alongside forestry planting in helping meet emissions reduction targets
Cancun climate talks propose new peatland emission rules
December 2, 2010
Climate talks in Cancun could see the agreement of new rules that allow the formal inclusion of carbon emissions from peatlands in national greenhouse gas reduction figures.
Scottish Parliament endorses work of IUCN UK Peatland Programme
November 5, 2010
In a member's business debate on 'Investing in the future of Scotland's peatland's', Members from across the political spectrum endorsed the work of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, and called on the Government to take action to restore our bogs.
Opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the constraints and opportunities for agricultural lowland peat As part of the Paludiculture Exploration Fund, The National Institute of Agricultural Botany is…
The Virtual Peatlands Pavilion Word Tour continues at Ramsar COP15The next stop for the immersive digital library of peatland resources is Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,…
Announcing Peat-Fest South-West 2025 – a celebration of our peatland connectionsThe Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to…
National Policy Statements public consultationOpportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean…
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in EnglandThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of…
New Peat Map for EnglandThis week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the…
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
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…