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

17th International Peatland Congress

Taizhou, China
04.08.2024
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Taizhou, China, 4 – 9 August 2024 Abstract submission deadline 31 March Early bird registration deadline 31 May www.ipc2024.com China National Committee, IPS Northeast Normal University China Peat Industry Association In partnership with International Peatland Society Supported by Ministry…

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SER Europe 2024 Conference

Tartu, Estonia
26.08.2024
Open for all

14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration Bridging Science, Practice, and Policy of Nature Restoration Tartu, Estonia 26 – 30 August 2024

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Peatlands and Ecosystem Functions

Freising, Germany
18.09.2024
Open for all

18 – 21 September 2024 The Peatland Science Centre (PSC) invites you to the international Peatland Science Conference (iPSC): Three days dedicated to exploring scientific and practical topics concerning peatlands. The significance of peatlands is no longer confined to…

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