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 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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SWS Annual Meeting 2024

Taipei, Taiwan
11.11.2024
For Members

Society of Wetland Scientists Annual Meeting 2024 Wetlands and Global Change: Mitigation and Adaptation 11-16 November 2024 First time in Asia, the 2024 SWS Annual Meeting will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, marking a new era for SWS influence…

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Executive Board meeting autumn 2024

Copenhagen, Denmark
14.11.2024
For Members

Copenhagen, Denmark 14 November 2024, 9-12 and 13-18 hrs + dinner Venue to be announced EB members and invited guests only    

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