Globally, peatlands cover just 3% of the planet's land surface, yet they hold twice as much carbon than all the world's forest biomass combined, and sustain biodiversity, livelihoods, water security and climate stability. But today, peatlands they are under unprecedented pressure and degrading in 177 countries, putting one of the planet's overlooked yet globally vital ecosystems at risk.

Under the theme “Peatlands as livelihoods and the conditions for their conservation and sustainable management", the meeting will showcase the latest in peatland science, practice, policy and finance. This meeting will serve as a key platform to deepen the science-policy interface, advance South-South and Triangular Cooperation, and step up action towards the conservation, restoration and sustainable management of peatlands worldwide.   

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