The Global Peatland CO2 Picture

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  • Climate mitigation and adaptation

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.

The Global Peatland CO2 Picture