Peatlands:
The climate solution
we forgot champion!
Explore what happened at GLF Peatlands 2024
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Peatlands may look ordinary, but they’re hiding a powerful secret – these unassuming areas are the ultimate carbon sinks, pulling carbon from the air as natural purifiers.
What if we could build a global movement
to harness this power?
That’s exactly what we aimed to do at GLF Peatlands 2024 Hybrid Conference, when 1,300 experts gathered in Bonn, Germany, and online, and 433,000 more joined the conversation from across the globe.
Explore inspiring stories and powerful insights shedding light on the state of peatlands and their future!
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4 TAKEAWAYS
- Improving capacity for stakeholder collaboration is critical to strengthen landscape management initiatives such as the PEATS Impact Project.
- Numbers speak volumes. Gathering data on peatland degradation can prompt governments and stakeholders to prioritize conservation.
Let’s do what we can to rebuild a world in which peatlands are not forgotten but recognized and valued for everything they hold.
ÉLIANE UBALIJORO
Chief Executive Officer,
CIFOR-ICRAF
- Mapping is key to our understanding of peatlands. Tools such as the Global Peatlands Assessment can catalyze further restoration work.
- Funding is key for successful restoration and conservation work to create long-lasting solutions. Sustainable finance is a part of creating invaluable inclusive management solutions.
Must-See Speakers
Together, our shared knowledge, research, lived experiences and yearning for a healthier world can catalyze great change. We were fortunate to have many incredible scientists, government officials, landscape leaders, representatives for Peat IMPACTS and others share their insights at GLF Peatlands.
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