The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the biggest threats facing humanity and the many species with which we share our planet, and on which we depend. These two crises are inextricably linked, and restoring peatlands provides a nature-based solution which addresses both. The valuation of biodiversity alongside other ecosystem services such as carbon storage is critical to ensuring peatlands are valued in a way which further incentivises restoration and helps provide the economic support needed.
Introducing fascinating and diverse species is a key tool for increasing nature connectedness, engaging people with peatlands and advocating for their restoration and protection. Throughout 2024, the Peatland Programme is celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases featuring a particular peatland species or species group.
The first of our showcases introduces the Sphagnum mosses and their role in ecosystem function, informing restoration practice and inspiring creative collective action.
If you have a peatland story you’d like to share through one of our showcases, please get in touch at info@iucn.org.uk.
