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

Estonian National Committee Winter Seminar

 Tõrve küla, Jõgevamaa, Estonia
13.03.2025
For Members

13 – 14 March 2025 Presentations in Estonian on peat and peatland related matters.

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EB spring meeting 2025

Riga, Latvia
26.03.2025
For Members

Executive Board Meeting 148 Riga, Latvia 26-27 March 2025 25 March Arrival 26 March EB meeting 10 – 17 hrs, dinner 18 hrs 27 March Excursion EB members and invited guests only

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IPS member webinar: Microbial CO2 fixation in peatlands

Toulouse & online
31.03.2025
For Members

Vincent Jassey: Microbial CO2 fixation in peatlands: Contribution to carbon cycle and response to climate change 31 March 2025 15-16 hrs EET; 14-15 hrs CET MS Teams link via Peatland Snippets/Peatlands International Under climate warming, increased microbial carbon emissions…

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