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

Cancelled: IPS member webinar: Plant Biodiversity of Peatland Pools: An Endeavour Towards Ecological Restoration

Quebec & online
07.04.2026
For Members

Unfortunately the webinar had to be cancelled due to illness. Will be repeated later on.   Speaker: Laura Catalina Riaño Peña Peatland Ecology Research Group, Université Laval, Québec, Canada 7 April 2026 15:00 EET 14:00 CET The Teams link…

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IPS member webinar: Paludiculture 1 – Concepts, Implementation Challenges, and Solutions – Insights from Germany

Braunschweig & Greifswald, Germany
14.04.2026
For Members

14:00 EEST 13:00 CEST Speakers: Dr. Merten Minke – Thuenen – Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture, Germany Susanne Abel – University of Greifswald, partner in the Greifswald Mire Centre, Germany This webinar introduces the concept of paludiculture and explores its…

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European Geosciences Union Annual Assembly 2026

Vienna, Austria & online
03.05.2026
Open for all

3–8 May 2026 The EGU General Assembly 2026 brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially…

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