International Peatland Society

A unique network of peat and peatland experts. We focus on all aspects of peatlands in economy, environment and society. Members come from science, NGOs and business.

This is the IPS

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Constituted in 1968, in Québec, Canada. Today we are registered as non-profit NGO in Finland, supported by 16 national committees.

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Individual, institutional and corporate members dedicated to the responsible management and Wise Use of peatlands and peat.

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We serve as a forum to bring together experts from all fields of peat and peatland management, worldwide and equally.

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We organize events, publish peat and peatland knowledge, share data and provide facts and opinions for decision-making.

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Publications

Publications

Our Conferences and Related Events

Executive Board meeting 153

Jyväskylä & online
10.02.2026
For Members

MS Teams 10 February 2025 15 – 17 hrs EET EB members and invited guests The 153rd Executive Board Meeting of the International Peatland Society brings together the Board to discuss strategic, organisational and operational matters of the Society….

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PERG & Can-Peat Peatland Science Symposium 2026

Québec, Canada
18.02.2026
Open for all

The Peatland Science Symposium 2026 takes place on 18 February 2026 at Université Laval, Québec City, Canada. It is organised by the Peatland Ecology Research Group and Can-Peat. The one-day symposium brings together researchers and practitioners working on peatland…

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Merlin Final Project Meeting

Ghent, Belgium
09.03.2026
For Members

Ghent, Belgium 9 – 13 March 2026 The EU H2020 MERLIN – Mainstreaming Ecological Restoration of Freshwater-related Ecosystems in a Landscape Context – Final Project Meeting will bring together partners and stakeholders from across Europe to present the outcomes…

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