International Peatland Society

A unique network of peat and peatland experts. We focus on all aspects of peatlands in economy, environment and society. Members come from science, NGOs and business.

This is the IPS

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Constituted in 1968, in Québec, Canada. Today we are registered as non-profit NGO in Finland, supported by 16 national committees.

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Individual, institutional and corporate members dedicated to the responsible management and Wise Use of peatlands and peat.

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We serve as a forum to bring together experts from all fields of peat and peatland management, worldwide and equally.

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We organize events, publish peat and peatland knowledge, share data and provide facts and opinions for decision-making.

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Publications

Publications

Our Conferences and Related Events

UN Convention on Biodiversity COP16

Cali, Colombia
21.10.2024
For Members

2024 UN Biodiversity Conference #COP16  Cali, Colombia 21 October – 1 November 2024

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IPS Webinar: Research Priorities and Strategy

Uppsala & online
24.10.2024
For Members

Presented by Örjan Berglund as at #ipc2024 24 October 15-16 hrs EEST Link sent to IPS members via Science Wire

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UN Climate Change Conference COP29

Baku, Azerbaijan
11.11.2024
Open for all

UNFCCC COP29 Baku, Azerbaijan 11 – 22 November 2024 The Government of Azerbaijan will host the 29th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 29), with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for…

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