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LIFE Peat Carbon

Peatland restoration measures will be carried out in Latvia and Finland, reducing peatland degradation

Sudas Zviedru Mire, in Latvia  - photo: Mara Pakalne

Sudas Zviedru Mire, in Latvia - photo: Mara Pakalne

To combat climate change, it is essential to upscale peatland restoration measures in Europe. The project LIFE Peat Carbon addresses this issue across European borders. Experts from Latvia, Finland, Denmark and Germany are involved in the project.

The project, which will be implemented from 2022 to 2027, aims to reduce CO₂ emissions in the project sites by the equivalent of 37.117 tons of CO₂ per year in Latvia and 3.500 tons of CO₂ equivalent per year in Finland. The envisioned positive effects of these management actions will impact 5.076 hectares of Latvian peatlands (Lielais Pelečāre Mire: 4.946 hectares / Cena Mire: 130 hectares) and 338 hectares of Finish peatlands (Välisuo Mire: 114 hectares / Matorova Mire: 224 hectares), amounting to a total of 5.414 hectares.

Improved methods and data will be presented in national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and related documents in the project countries. One of the outcomes of the project will be an internationally applicable Best Practice Book on implementation and monitoring climate change mitigation (CCM) measures, harmonised GHG measurement and data processing methods and an ecosystem model for degraded and abandoned peatlands in the Baltic Sea region.

NABU is responsible for the coordination of dissemination and awareness raising activities of the project, including the elaboration of informational content for the public, organisation of international events on peatlands and climate, as well as communication of the project results to EU and German decision-makers. NABU will also support the project with its technical expertise in the field of peatland restoration and monitoring, by collaborating with the partners on training activities and knowledge transfer.


Peatlands like this in Latvia are beatiful! - photo: Mara Pakalne

Peatland, climate and people: A conversation for a greener future

Event on 22 May in Berlin, hosted by LIFE PeatCarbon

Peatlands are among the most important ecosystems on our planet. But they are under enormous pressure. Over 70 guests came together to explore the state of peatland restoration and the pathways to a greener future with some of Europes leading experts. more →

Project facts

Project title
LIFE Peat Carbon (Peatland restoration for greenhouse gas emission reduction and carbon sequestration in the Baltic Sea region)

Countries
Latvia, Finland, Denmark, Germany

Period
2022 to 2027

Partners
University of Latvia (leading partner), Institute for Environmental Solutions, Baltijas Krasti, SIA AGS Sistēmas, SIA EthnoExpert, Latvian State Forest Research Institute Silava, Finnish Meteorological Institution, Oulu University, Amphi international, Luonnonvarakeskus – Natural Resources Institute, Silkeborg Municipality, NABU

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Co-funded by the European Commission’s LIFE programme (LIFE Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation)

More details about the project

Financed by the European Commission and based on the cooperation of Latvia, Finland, Germany and Denmark, project LIFE21-CCM-LV-LIFE-PeatCarbon aims to successfully implement climate change mitigation (CCM) measures in raised bogs in Latvia and Finland.

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Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a complex of living organisms. NABU focuses on restoring ecosystems to their original state and important regulatory functions such as carbon sequestration. Ideally, by creating conditions in which the ecosystem can recover on its own. more →

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In Germany, agriculture has a vast influence on nature and our environmental resources: soil, water and air. The intensifying agriculture has led to higher stress on biodiversity and the environment. NABU is committed to ensure an eco-friendly agriculture. more →

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Climate Change

Climate change and biodiversity loss are the most pressing challenges to humanity. Finally, people start to realize they are both sides of the same coin. NABU stands with science. We demand and support all efforts to reach a net-zero carbon economy globally. more →

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Letícia Jurema
Project Coordinator of
LIFE Peat Carbon at NABU
Leticia.Jurema@NABU.de

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