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

IPS Webinar: Peatland Restoration in Canada

Canada & online
26.11.2024
For Members

Mélina Guêné-Nanchen 26 November 15:00-16:00 EET (Helsinki) Link will be sent to IPS members via Snippets 8:00-9:00 EST (Canada) Title: The Specific Context of Peatland Restoration in Canada: Insights from Recent Research Summary: Over more than 30 years, a…

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National Committee Autumn Round Table 2024

Jyväskylä & online
09.12.2024
For Members

MS Teams 9 December 15-17 hrs EET (Helsinki time) Agenda items can be sent to the Secretariat. Otherwise future funding, strategy implementation and activities of the IPS 2025-2028 will be discussed.  

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IPS Webinar: Cultural Research of Mires

Oulu & online
11.12.2024
For Members

Presented by Kirsi Laurén, Chair of the Commission Peatlands and Society 11 December 2024, 15:00 – 16:00 hrs EET The link will be provided to IPS members via Peatland Snippets, mark the date! The presentation will explore how peatlands…

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