News & Insights on 
Forested Peatland Restoration

Stay up to date with the latest developments from the ForPeat project. Here you will find project milestones, scientific progress from our Open Labs, updates from field teams across Europe, and highlights from events, workshops, and stakeholder activities.

Alongside project updates, you will also discover articles exploring key themes in peatland restoration, covering topics from climate mitigation and biodiversity to monitoring methods, policy frameworks, and sustainable forest restoration and management. Whether you are a researcher, policymaker, or simply peatland-curious, this is your gateway to understanding how ForPeat is driving real change on the ground.

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Shaping Policy with Research: Discover the ForPeat Training Session

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Join us in our next training, “Influencing Policy”. This training supports researchers in developing the skills and strategies needed to engage with policy processes, enhance impact, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making. Read more.

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Turning Research into Real-World Impact: Join the ForPeat Training Session

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The ForPeat project is organising a practical online training session to help researchers and practitioners design and deliver real-world impact from their work. Learn how to identify key stakeholders, build a Theory of Change, and create an effec…

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New eddy covariance tower installed at Austria’s Karlstifter Moor

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A key milestone has been reached at ForPeat’s Austrian Open Lab. The team has successfully installed an eddy covariance tower at Karlstifter Moor, enabling continuous measurement of greenhouse gas fluxes. Read more.

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ForPeat Project Kick-Off Meeting

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ForPeat project consortium met in Seville, Spain, on 22 and 23 October 2025 for the kick-off meeting. Read more here.

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ForPeat: Restoring Europe’s Forested Peatlands for Climate, Nature, and People

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The ForPeat project unites scientists, land managers, and communities to restore forested peatlands through Open Labs, sustainable practices, and data-driven policy. Read more.

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Europe’s Hidden Climate Heroes: The State of European Peatlands Today

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Peatlands cover little land but hold immense climate value. Europe is restoring these ecosystems to cut emissions and boost resilience. Read more.

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