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Beautiful bogs comPEAT for the limelight

July 7, 2010
A competition for the most inspiring communication of a peat related issue, is being held in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of peatlands to our environment and wellbeing.

New report highlights climate benefits of peatland restoration

June 29, 2010
Clifton Bain, Director of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, today welcomed the publication of a new report on the climate change benefits of peatland restoration.

International climate talks make major step towards peatland restoration

June 15, 2010
In a crucial step towards a decision by the UN Climate Summit in December in Mexico to allow countries to reduce emissions through rewetting drained wetlands, the (IPCC) will explore further guidance for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from wetlands.

Peatland Programme tells Climate Committee: restore peatlands to meet targets

May 11, 2010
Peatland Programme Director Clifton Bain today told Members of the Scottish Parliament that restoring peatlands now would help meet early climate change targets.

Scotland could be a world leader in showcasing peatland management

March 24, 2010
Restoring damaged peatlands could stop millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide leaking out of Scotland’s bogs each year, says the IUCN UK Peatland Programme.

Restoring Scotland's Peatlands could help meet climate change targets

February 23, 2010
New information from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme shows that over 3 billion tonnes of carbon are stored in Scotland's peatlands.

International experts champion peatlands at Copenhagen

December 8, 2009
Experts from around the world will descend upon the climate change talks at Copenhagen to champion the cause of peatlands as a carbon store.