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
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference 2026: Peatlands Under Pressure
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom 9 – 11 June 2026 The “Peatlands Under Pressure” Conference is organised by the IUCN UK Peatland Programme as part of its annual conference series. It brings together policymakers, scientists, land managers and practitioners working…
Resolving Issues in Peatlands and Peat Use in Agriculture and Horticulture
Seinäjoki, Finland 11 – 12 June 2026 Organiser: Nordic Association of Agricultural Science (NJF) The conference theme covers a broad range of topics related to peat and peatlands, including peat and its alternatives for growing media and bedding materials,…
