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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,...
IPS member webinar: Soilless Growing Media 2050: Projected Demand and Raw Material Availability
Speaker Van Nguyen 2 June 2026, 15-16 EEST 14-16 CEST The link will be sent to IPS members by email. The global shift from traditional soil-based culture to soilless systems represents a significant advancement in horticulture. This transition enables...
IPS member webinar: Paludiculture 2 – Challenges in practical implementation of paludiculture in European Project Consortia
14:00 EEST 13:00 CEST Speaker: Andreas Haberl – Michael Succow Foundation, partner in the Greifswald Mire Centre Paludiculture is currently researched on European level within an EU Horizon programme in three projects, that were kicked off in February 2025....
IPS member webinar: Paludiculture 1 – Concepts, Implementation Challenges, and Solutions – Insights from Germany
14:00 EEST 13:00 CEST Speakers: Dr. Merten Minke, Thuenen-Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture, Germany Susanne Abel, University of Greifswald, partner in the Greifswald Mire Centre, Germany This webinar introduces the concept of paludiculture and explores its role in sustainable peatland...
IPS member webinar: Plant Biodiversity of Peatland Pools: An Endeavour Towards Ecological Restoration
Speaker: Laura Catalina Riaño Peña Peatland Ecology Research Group, Université Laval, Québec, Canada 9 September 2026 (new date!) 15:00 EET 14:00 CET The Teams link willl be sent to IPS members via Snippets/Peatlands International. Peatland pools are bodies of...
IPS member webinar: IPS Scientific Advisory Board – what it is, what it does, and why it matters
Speaker: Anna-Helena Purre Welcome to the March IPS webinar! Mark the date and join us 🙂 The link will be shared by email to members. Join us for an in‑depth webinar exploring the vital role of the Scientific Advisory...
12th BIOGEOMON Conference: Ecosystems in Transition
Umeå, Sweden 8 – 11 June 2026 The 12th BIOGEOMON Conference is an international scientific meeting focused on ecosystem biogeochemistry. It brings together researchers studying interactions between soil, water, vegetation, and the atmosphere across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The...
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...
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...