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

Individual, institutional and corporate members dedicated to the responsible management and Wise Use of peatlands and peat.
We serve as a forum to bring together experts from all fields of peat and peatland management, worldwide and equally.
We organize events, publish peat and peatland knowledge, share data and provide facts and opinions for decision-making.
Publications
Our Conferences and Related Events
32th International Horticulture Congress
Kyoto, Japan 23 – 28 August 2026 Abstract deadline: 15 November! The International Horticultural Congress (IHC 2026) will be a major global forum for advancing horticultural science and practice. It will convene leading researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry representatives…
15th European Conference on Ecological Restoration
SERE2026 Brest, France 24 – 26 August 2026 The 15th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (SERE 2026) will bring together people working in restoration ecology to share experience and strengthen cooperation. The meeting will explore topics such as the…

