EXPLORE INTERACTIVE REPORT
GLF Peatlands by the numbers
Peatlands may look ordinary, but they’re hiding a powerful secret – these unassuming areas are the ultimate carbon sinks, pulling carbon from the air as natural purifiers. With 1,333 participants from 121 countries, the GLF Peatlands 2024 Hybrid Conference, featured 17 sessions and 41 speakers, 54% of whom were women. Engagement reached 433,000 individuals, and the campaign extended its reach to 62.7 million people.
Highlights
- Improving capacity for stakeholder collaboration is critical to strengthen landscape management initiatives such as the PEATS Impact Project.
- Numbers speak volumes. Gathering data on peatland degradation can prompt governments and stakeholders to prioritize conservation.
- Mapping is key to our understanding of peatlands. Tools such as the Global Peatlands Assessment can catalyze further restoration work.
- Funding is key for successful restoration and conservation work to create long-lasting solutions. Sustainable finance is a part of creating invaluable inclusive management solutions.
