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Launch of the European Peatlands Initiative signals a new era for Europe’s peatlands
Today marks the launch of a new pan-European collaboration to conserve, restore and sustainably manage one of Europe’s most valuable ecosystems in mitigating climate change and reversing biodiversity loss.
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Building a European Peatlands Initiative? Check.
Originally published: EUKIAuthored by: Eliza Óhegyi, CEEweb for Biodiversity EUKI Project Building a European Peatlands Alliance completed its three year mission strengthening peatlands conservation in Europe. In November 2022, project implementer CEEweb for Biodiversity began collaborating with partners from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands on a project to establish a robust alliance for peatland climate protection in…
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Join Europe’s growing peatland movement!
Originally published: EurositeAuthored by: Marina Škunca, Eurosite We’re thrilled to kick-off the brand-new European Peatlands Initiative (EPI): a Community Platform, your go-to space for all things peatlands across Europe! Created under the EUKI project “Building the European Peatlands Initiative: A Strong Alliance for Peatland Climate Protection in Europe”, this platform has been developed in close partnership…
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The Preparatory Group of the European Peatlands Initiative officially launched!
Originally published: EurositeAuthored by: Harm Schoten, Eurosite We are delighted to announce the official establishment of the Preparatory Group (PG) for the European Peatlands Initiative (EPI). This milestone marks a crucial advancement in developing a coherent and collaborative European platform for peatland protection and restoration. The Preparatory Group has been created under the EUKI project…
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International Stakeholders Meet in Tata to Discuss Policy and Action on Peatlands
Originally published: EUKIAuthored by: Charlotte Grebent, CEEweb for Biodiversity The first workshop of the EUKI project “Building the European Peatlands Initiative: A Strong Alliance for Peatland Climate Protection in Europe” took place on 20 June 2023 in Tata, Hungary. Organised by project partner CEEweb for Biodiversity, the event was designed to bring together different stakeholders to…
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Natural Sinks – The Unsung Heroes of Climate Action?
Originally published: EUKIAuthored by: Sofia Shabafrouz, GIZ / EUKI If it is to achieve its goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050, then the European Union will need to do more to leverage potential for greenhouse gas reduction. One area of opportunity in this regard is the use of natural carbon sinks, for instance unspoilt areas…
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Peatlands, peatlands, peatlands. Network, network, network
Originally published: EurositeAuthored by: Marina Škunca, Eurosite In the words of one of Britain’s greatest writers, J. R. R. Tolkien: “The world is changing: I feel it in the water, I feel it in the earth, and I smell it in the air”. Of course, for those less sentimental and more inclined to believe the…
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Countries Convene in Dublin for Groundbreaking Meeting
Ireland hosted an event today, 8th of May, attended by several European Countries which will discuss the development of a European Peatlands Initiative (EPI) on the in Dublin. The events aim was to strengthen existing ties between countries whose joint aims are to create momentum for peatlands restoration, conservation, and sustainable management. With a hope…
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European Experts Join Forces to Guide Vital Action on Peatlands
Originally published: Bax & CompanyAuthored by: Sebastiaan van Herk, Cisca Devereux, Amber De La Haye Despite being carbon storage powerhouses, biodiversity champions, and important for climate change adaptation and mitigation, peatlands are in trouble. Across Europe they have been drained and degraded. These damaged sites become significant sources of carbon emissions. Although only 15% of…
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No Paris without Peatlands: Building Collaboration at COP26
Mismanaged, drained peatlands have massive GHG emissions – more than the shipping and aviation industries combined – and cost €400 billion in climate damage annually. However, they are often overlooked and underrepresented.
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