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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 status of peatlands, volume of the peat resource and on CO2 emissions from different types of land use, both for the year 1990 as well as for the year 2008. 

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Our latest news:

African freshwater animals and plants threatened

- Thursday, September 02, 2010

Moscow smog mainly caused by burning peatlands

- Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Russia’s fires: worsened by peatland drainage

- Wednesday, August 04, 2010
For more news or to subsribe, go to News and Press Releases.

World Water Week (5-11 Sept.)

At the World Water Week (5-11 September, Stockholm) Wetlands International will highlight the role that wetlands play for water supply to support people and biodiversity. We will focus in particular on large infrastructure planning in river basins. Join the discussions at our scheduled events and at our booth. Read more…

2010 International Year of Biodiversity

Follow our activities in the International Year on Biodiversity: See what we want the UN Biodiversity Summit 2010 to decide regarding the global ambitions to save nature.

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