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LIFE Peat Restore is holding an international online conference on peatlands and climate on 20 & 21 October. The event is co-organised by the University of Latvia and the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU).
- rural habitat
- Wednesday 20 October 2021, 09:30 - Thursday 21 October 2021, 13:30 (CEST)
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 20 October 2021, 09:30 - Thursday 21 October 2021, 13:30 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Programme
Description
Experts in peatland policy, restoration and researchers will share knowledge and experience, and discuss the next steps for peatland protection and restoration.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The role of peatlands in climate change mitigation
- Greenhouse gas measurements and indirect assessment methods and their development, with special emphasis on GEST approach
- Peatland restoration for climate and biodiversity
- Experiences from different countries
- Monitoring of restoration success
- Peatland policy, with a focus on peatland restoration strategies
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