Author: Susann Warnecke
Mires and Peat Journal
Mires and Peat is the joint peer-reviewed journal of the International Peatland Society (IPS) and the International Mire Conservation...
Peatlands and Climate Change – 2008 and 2021
Peatlands interact with climate through the uptake and release of greenhouse gases (GHGs). These are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane...
Wise Use of Mires and Peatlands – Backgrounds and Principles
Wise Use of Peatlands can be described as the uses of peatlands for which reasonable people now and in...
Strategy for Responsible Peatland Management
The Strategy for Responsible Peatland Management was published as a joint stakeholder document in 2010. The document contains information...
Peatlands, their location and their use
Peatlands can be found across all five continents, especially in the Northern hemisphere and in Southeast Asia. Many of...
Presentations of the 16th International Peatland Congress
The 16th International Peatland Congress was held virtually, hosted by the Estonian National Committee of the IPS in May...
Acting Secretary General appointed
The IPS Executive Board confirmed at their meeting on 23 February that all activities of the Society with members,...
16th International Peatland Congress now fully virtual experience
Press release 22 February 2021 In light of on-going developments with COVID-19 and after thoughtful discussions, the IPC2021 organizing...
Change of IPS Secretary General
As of 26 February, current Secretary General Gilbert Ludwig will head for new challenges. We warmly thank him for...
Paint Your Peatland!
IPS Launches Art Competition for World Wetlands Day Raised bogs, fens, tropical peat swamp forest, cutover areas, birds, mosses,...