International Peatland Society
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The leading scientific and technical organisation on peat and peatlands, with 1073 members from 37 countries.
For our members: if you received our survey by email on 13 or 21 January and have not replied yet, we would really appreciate hearing from you. 🤗 This is how you can influence our work in 2026 and beyond. Let us know! Deadline for replies is 31 January. Check your inbox 📫Photo K. Andreas #peatlands
January 27, 2026 at 8:25 AM
For our members: if you received our survey by email on 13 or 21 January and have not replied yet, we would really appreciate hearing from you. 🤗 This is how you can influence our work in 2026 and beyond. Let us know! Deadline for replies is 31 January. Check your inbox 📫Photo K. Andreas #peatlands
The Finnish Peatland Society has published the programme of its Peatland Day (Suopäivä) in Helsinki on 5 February. Have a look and register, there are still a few seats available: www.suoseura.fi/2026/01/21/s... #peatlands #peat #finland #suo #turve
Suopäivä 2026: ohjelma julkistettu ja ilmoittautumista jatkettu! – Suoseura – Finnish Peatland Society
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January 21, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Finnish Peatland Society has published the programme of its Peatland Day (Suopäivä) in Helsinki on 5 February. Have a look and register, there are still a few seats available: www.suoseura.fi/2026/01/21/s... #peatlands #peat #finland #suo #turve
📢 Webinar invitation | EU Nature Restoration Law & Peatlands
🗓 20 January
⏰ 14–15:30 CET
💻 MS Teams
• Irene Bouwma, Netherlands
• Bernd Hofer, Germany
🔗 Link via Peatland Snippets 1.2025
👉 Info: peatlands.org/event/webina...
#peatlands #peat #agriculture #NatureRestorationLaw
Photo: Ries Bosch
🗓 20 January
⏰ 14–15:30 CET
💻 MS Teams
• Irene Bouwma, Netherlands
• Bernd Hofer, Germany
🔗 Link via Peatland Snippets 1.2025
👉 Info: peatlands.org/event/webina...
#peatlands #peat #agriculture #NatureRestorationLaw
Photo: Ries Bosch
Webinar on NRL impact in Germany and the Netherlands - International Peatland Society
The Board of the Dutch National Committee of IPS invites you to an online webinar on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 14:00 – 15:30 CET, on the implications of the EU Nature Restoration Law for the use and m...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:55 AM
📢 Webinar invitation | EU Nature Restoration Law & Peatlands
🗓 20 January
⏰ 14–15:30 CET
💻 MS Teams
• Irene Bouwma, Netherlands
• Bernd Hofer, Germany
🔗 Link via Peatland Snippets 1.2025
👉 Info: peatlands.org/event/webina...
#peatlands #peat #agriculture #NatureRestorationLaw
Photo: Ries Bosch
🗓 20 January
⏰ 14–15:30 CET
💻 MS Teams
• Irene Bouwma, Netherlands
• Bernd Hofer, Germany
🔗 Link via Peatland Snippets 1.2025
👉 Info: peatlands.org/event/webina...
#peatlands #peat #agriculture #NatureRestorationLaw
Photo: Ries Bosch
The IPS has now 1,073 members from 37 countries (1 Jan 2026). Of these, 731 are individual members, supported by 192 companies, 68 students, 36 honorary members, 23 research institutes/universities, 16 governmental institutes, and 7 NGOs; in 14 NCs. Thank you to each of you 👏 #peatlands #peat
Join us - International Peatland Society
The International Peatland Society is open to all individuals and organisations dealing with peat and peatlands. Become one of us and join our 1500+ active members in 38 countries all over the world! ...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The IPS has now 1,073 members from 37 countries (1 Jan 2026). Of these, 731 are individual members, supported by 192 companies, 68 students, 36 honorary members, 23 research institutes/universities, 16 governmental institutes, and 7 NGOs; in 14 NCs. Thank you to each of you 👏 #peatlands #peat
New date for the Annual Assembly of the German National Committee (DGMT): 10 - 12 September in Freising. peatlands.org/event/german... Mark your calendars 👉 #peatlands #peat #dgmtev
German NC Annual Assembly 2026 - International Peatland Society
Freising, Germany 10 – 12 September 2026 (new date!) Mark the date! Deutsche Gesellschaft für Moor‑ und Torfkunde e.V. (DGMT) is a scientific association whose purpose is the promotion of peatland and...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:43 AM
New date for the Annual Assembly of the German National Committee (DGMT): 10 - 12 September in Freising. peatlands.org/event/german... Mark your calendars 👉 #peatlands #peat #dgmtev
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University of Galway's Ryan Institute will unveil the All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence (APEX) next week www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence to be launched next week
It will be a momentous week at the University of Galway as the Ryan Institute unveils the All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence (APEX ).
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December 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
University of Galway's Ryan Institute will unveil the All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence (APEX) next week www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
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📣I’m recruiting a postdoc to join my team in the new Center of Excellence in Peatlands, Climate Change and Ecological Restoration (PeatResC) at @aalto.fi . Theme: remote sensing of peatlands. Read more about the job here: www.aalto.fi/en/open-posi...
Postdoctoral Researcher in Remote Sensing of Peatlands | Aalto University
to join the newly established Center of Excellence in Peatlands, Climate Change and Ecological Restoration (PeatResC), funded by the Research Council of Finland, for a three-year position. The preferred starting date for the position is spring 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
📣I’m recruiting a postdoc to join my team in the new Center of Excellence in Peatlands, Climate Change and Ecological Restoration (PeatResC) at @aalto.fi . Theme: remote sensing of peatlands. Read more about the job here: www.aalto.fi/en/open-posi...
The 2026 Allan Robertson Grants are now open for applications! Are you under 30 and working in peatland conservation, responsible management, or innovative peat research? 👉 Apply here: peatlands.org/about-us/hon... 📅 Deadline 31 January #peatlands #peat #management #research #grants #earlycareer
Honours & Grants - International Peatland Society
IPS offers Honorary Membership to its members and, since 2015, the Allan Robertson Grants to students and young professionals. Previously Awards of Excellence were provided. To do honour to a person w...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
The 2026 Allan Robertson Grants are now open for applications! Are you under 30 and working in peatland conservation, responsible management, or innovative peat research? 👉 Apply here: peatlands.org/about-us/hon... 📅 Deadline 31 January #peatlands #peat #management #research #grants #earlycareer
Peatlands International 4.2025 was sent to all IPS members today. Enjoy reading! You are welcome to send articles and advertisements for the next issue until 1 March to the Secretariat. Note also that we will be closed from 20 December to 6 January. Enjoy the festive season! #peatlands #peat 🎅
December 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Peatlands International 4.2025 was sent to all IPS members today. Enjoy reading! You are welcome to send articles and advertisements for the next issue until 1 March to the Secretariat. Note also that we will be closed from 20 December to 6 January. Enjoy the festive season! #peatlands #peat 🎅
Mark the date! 12 January 2026 The members Teams link will be in Peatlands International 4.2025 next week.
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#peatlands #peat #boreal #climatechange
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#peatlands #peat #boreal #climatechange
December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Mark the date! 12 January 2026 The members Teams link will be in Peatlands International 4.2025 next week.
peatlands.org/event/ips-me...
#peatlands #peat #boreal #climatechange
peatlands.org/event/ips-me...
#peatlands #peat #boreal #climatechange
The IPS held its 152nd Executive Board meeting in Helsinki yesterday. Besides discussing recent COP outcomes and other engagements, the EB approved the budget and fees for 2026 and future activities. For the dinner, our Honorary President and the 🇫🇮 Chair of joined us. We will keep you updated. 👋
December 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The IPS held its 152nd Executive Board meeting in Helsinki yesterday. Besides discussing recent COP outcomes and other engagements, the EB approved the budget and fees for 2026 and future activities. For the dinner, our Honorary President and the 🇫🇮 Chair of joined us. We will keep you updated. 👋
Mark the date already now: 12 January 2026. peatlands.org/event/ips-me... #peatlands #boreal #database
IPS member webinar: Toward a Professional Bibliographic Database on Mitigation Options for Anthropogenic Stressors in Boreal Peatlands and Wetlands - International Peatland Society
12 January 15-16 hrs EET (Helsinki) Daniel Campbell, Birchbark Environmental Research, Sudbury, Canada Line Rochefort, Peatland Ecology Research Group, Université Laval, Québec, Canada In the coming d...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Mark the date already now: 12 January 2026. peatlands.org/event/ips-me... #peatlands #boreal #database
The membership synchronisation for the National Committees of Finland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the USA, Germany, Malaysia, Lithuania, and Estonia has now been successfully completed. A warm thank you to everyone involved - and a heartfelt welcome to all our new members! #peatlands #peat
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The membership synchronisation for the National Committees of Finland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the USA, Germany, Malaysia, Lithuania, and Estonia has now been successfully completed. A warm thank you to everyone involved - and a heartfelt welcome to all our new members! #peatlands #peat
This time we start early! Order IPS publications with a 25% discount until 28 November, code BLACK25, to be activated in the shopping basket. Shipping costs will be added. peatland.shop #peatlands #peat #publications
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
This time we start early! Order IPS publications with a 25% discount until 28 November, code BLACK25, to be activated in the shopping basket. Shipping costs will be added. peatland.shop #peatlands #peat #publications
Due to low demand we have paused the Paytrail payment solution of our webshop. However, you can still order and pay via your credit card, e.g. via Paypal and Stripe. Have a look: peatland.shop and do not forget the 20% member discount (via Snippets). #peatlands #peat #publications
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November 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Due to low demand we have paused the Paytrail payment solution of our webshop. However, you can still order and pay via your credit card, e.g. via Paypal and Stripe. Have a look: peatland.shop and do not forget the 20% member discount (via Snippets). #peatlands #peat #publications
Would you like to tell about your peat and peatland matters? 👋 Write an article for Peatlands International! Texts and pictures (separate jpgs + captions) are welcome until 17 November. For a specimen visit www.peatlands.org/publications. Photo: SR Herilalaina #peatlands #peat #contribute #magazine
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Would you like to tell about your peat and peatland matters? 👋 Write an article for Peatlands International! Texts and pictures (separate jpgs + captions) are welcome until 17 November. For a specimen visit www.peatlands.org/publications. Photo: SR Herilalaina #peatlands #peat #contribute #magazine
We updated our membership lists today for Lithuania, Estonia and Malaysia; with Germany and the others following. The IPS includes 15 National Committees and 1,555 members worldwide. If your contact details have changed, please notify your local IPS member association. #peatlands #peat #joinus
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We updated our membership lists today for Lithuania, Estonia and Malaysia; with Germany and the others following. The IPS includes 15 National Committees and 1,555 members worldwide. If your contact details have changed, please notify your local IPS member association. #peatlands #peat #joinus
The IPS has opened the bidding to host the 2032 International Peatland Congress: proposals from National Committees can be submitted until 1 September; nominations for the 5 open Executive Board positions by 6 February. Use these opportunities - for your career & our community. 👍 Photo: Hein Boon
October 31, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The IPS has opened the bidding to host the 2032 International Peatland Congress: proposals from National Committees can be submitted until 1 September; nominations for the 5 open Executive Board positions by 6 February. Use these opportunities - for your career & our community. 👍 Photo: Hein Boon
The next IPS member webinar will be held on 3 October, see Peatland Snippets 10.2025 for the direct Teams link. peatlands.org/event/ips-me... #peatlands #solar #wind #energy
October 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The next IPS member webinar will be held on 3 October, see Peatland Snippets 10.2025 for the direct Teams link. peatlands.org/event/ips-me... #peatlands #solar #wind #energy
The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place in Yerevan, Armenia next year, from 19 to 30 October 2026. IPS will follow-up and participate, if feasible. Photo: Ani Adigyozalyan #biodiversity #cop17 #armenia
October 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place in Yerevan, Armenia next year, from 19 to 30 October 2026. IPS will follow-up and participate, if feasible. Photo: Ani Adigyozalyan #biodiversity #cop17 #armenia
Joining the IPS connects you to a global network of 1,555 peatland and peat experts in 38 countries.💡 Special offer Nov-Dec: If your country does not have a national committee 50% off member fee. Driving the future of peatlands - scientifically, responsibly and collaboratively. peatlands.org/join-us
Join us - International Peatland Society
The International Peatland Society is open to all individuals and organisations dealing with peat and peatlands. Become one of us and join our 1500+ active members in 38 countries all over the world! ...
peatlands.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Joining the IPS connects you to a global network of 1,555 peatland and peat experts in 38 countries.💡 Special offer Nov-Dec: If your country does not have a national committee 50% off member fee. Driving the future of peatlands - scientifically, responsibly and collaboratively. peatlands.org/join-us
Today's Merlin webinar needs to be moved to 22 October due to sickness of the speaker. We will provide you with the link on Monday. Stay healthy! 🍂
October 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Today's Merlin webinar needs to be moved to 22 October due to sickness of the speaker. We will provide you with the link on Monday. Stay healthy! 🍂
Join us on Wednesday for the next IPS member webinar (15 October) Alhassan Ibrahim - Merlin’s Peat Extraction Sector Strategy: Upscaling peatland restoration through nature-based solutions in the landscape🌱 The Teams link was sent to all members by email today. #peatlands #peat #restoration
October 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join us on Wednesday for the next IPS member webinar (15 October) Alhassan Ibrahim - Merlin’s Peat Extraction Sector Strategy: Upscaling peatland restoration through nature-based solutions in the landscape🌱 The Teams link was sent to all members by email today. #peatlands #peat #restoration
🌿The 32nd International Horticultural Congress (IHC 2026) will be held in Kyoto, Japan on 23-28 August 2026. 📝 Abstract deadline is already 15 November 2025. This is a great chance to share your research or connect across disciplines. #IHC2026 #ISHS #Horticulture #peat #peatlands Photo: C. Georgian
October 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🌿The 32nd International Horticultural Congress (IHC 2026) will be held in Kyoto, Japan on 23-28 August 2026. 📝 Abstract deadline is already 15 November 2025. This is a great chance to share your research or connect across disciplines. #IHC2026 #ISHS #Horticulture #peat #peatlands Photo: C. Georgian
11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) plenary sessions are being livestreamed for those who could not travel to Denver. ser2025.org/ser2025-live... 🗽👨🎓 🌱 🚜
Live Stream at SER2025
We’re making the 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) Opening Ceremony and plenary sessions available via live stream!
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October 2, 2025 at 9:23 AM
11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) plenary sessions are being livestreamed for those who could not travel to Denver. ser2025.org/ser2025-live... 🗽👨🎓 🌱 🚜