Country: Finland
Solutions for Peatlands
Ratkaisuja turvemaille -seminaari Seinäjoki, Finland (and online) 10 March 2026 The event presents practical approaches for the sustainable use of peatlands in agriculture, forestry and horticulture. The programme highlights experiences and solutions developed by farmers, researchers and practitioners. Topics...
Transition and skills development in the Baltic Sea Region
Helsinki, 18 – 19 March 2026 This Technical Regional Forum by JTP Groundwork and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment in Finland explores how peat-dependent regions in the Baltic Sea Region can navigate the just transition and use...
Executive Board meeting 153
MS Teams 10 February 2025 15 – 17 hrs EET EB members and invited guests The 153rd Executive Board Meeting of the International Peatland Society brings together the Board to discuss strategic, organisational and operational matters of the Society....
World Peatlands Day 2026
World Peatlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 June to raise global awareness of peatlands and peat in all their aspects. Initiated by the International Peatland Society, the date marks the approval of the first IPS statutes and...
IPS member webinar: Solar and wind power for previous peat extraction areas, Neova Group
3 November 2025 15:00 – 16:00 hrs EET Link will be sent to IPS members Presenters: Lauri Alanen, Director, Neova Ville Kenttämaa, Senior Project Manager, Neova Roope Vainio, Project Manager, Neova Kia Anttilainen, Project Manager, Neova Neova is developing...
Finnish Peatland Day 2026
The biannual Peatland Day seminar will be organized by the Finnish Peatland Society on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at the House of Sciences and Letters, Helsinki (Kirkkokatu 6). The theme of this year’s seminar is “With Peatland Research Towards...
EB meeting 50
Executive Board meeting No 50 Ms Teams 2 September 2025 EB members and invited guests only.
Finnish Peatland Society Spring Meeting 2025
Finnish Peatland Society Virtual meeting and seminar The Spring Annual Meeting will start at 9.15 hrs with the statutory business, including: – approval of the annual report for 2024 – the annual accounts for 2024, the auditors’ statement and...
National Committee Round Table 2025
First NC Round Table for 2025 MS Teams 13 May 2025 National Committee Chairs & Secretaries, EB, SAB members and Expert Group Coordinators as well as proxy holders for the Annual Assembly