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Peatlands & CO2 emissions
Adapting to climate change
Water, Food & Health
Migratory Waterbirds
Biofuels

Peatlands & CO2 emissions

All over the world swamps with peatsoils are being drained, burnt, mined, overgrazed. As a result, huge quantities of organic carbon are released in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Our work News Videos:Peatland CO2 Alert!, CKPP Research

Adapting to climate change

Coastal and inland wetlands can reduce the severity of water-related disasters attributed to climate change (droughts, storms & sealevel rise). Their regulatory function help in adapting to climate change.

Our work News Videos: Himalayas, Mangroves Publications

Water, Food & Health

Wetlands are the source of water for the majority of the world's people for drinking water supply, sanitation, and agriculture. They absorb extreme water flows and provide water during droughts.

Our work Videos: Kenya, Zambia/Malawi News Publications

Migratory Waterbirds

Wetlands are key breeding, stopover and non-breeding sites on the world’s flyways for millions of migratory waterbirds. We promote conservation and wise use of waterbirds and wetlands worldwide.

Our flyway work News Monitoring Wader Atlas Publications

Biofuels

Only sustainably produced biofuels are an alternative for fossil fuels. Wetlands International advocates against biofuels from wetlands with key value for carbon storage, biodiversity and water for people.

Our work News Video: Palm oil on peatlands Publications

Our latest news:

Domestic agendas block Copenhagen deal - Saturday, December 19, 2009
December 19, 2009, 11.00. The COP just agreed on one sentence with a weak text as just an Annex. National short term interests have blocked any step towards solving one of the biggest challenges mankind faces. The momentum is now missing to move towards a low carbon economy and to reduce the loss of...

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After Copenhagen

Wetlands International was present at the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen. Read 'Domestic agendas block Copenhagen deal'.

New publication

The Global Peatland CO2 Picture

The report presents the first overview ever of peatland carbon data for all countries and regions of the world. For every country/area information is given on extent and ... Read more...

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