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

15th European Conference on Ecological Restoration

Brest, France
24.08.2026
Open for all

SERE2026 Brest, France 24 – 26 August 2026 The 15th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (SERE 2026) will bring together people working in restoration ecology to share experience and strengthen cooperation. The meeting will explore topics such as the…

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Power to the Peatlands 2026

‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
02.09.2026
Open for all

2 – 4 September 2026 (new dates!) Organised by Natuurmonumenten and Radboud University, Power to the Peatlands 2026 will connect science, policy, and practice through lectures, interactive workshops, and field visits. The conference will focus on applying both existing…

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IPS member webinar: Plant Biodiversity of Peatland Pools: An Endeavour Towards Ecological Restoration

Quebec & online
09.09.2026
For Members

Speaker: Laura Catalina Riaño Peña Peatland Ecology Research Group, Université Laval, Québec, Canada 9 September 2026 (new date!) 15:00 EET 14:00 CET The Teams link willl be sent to IPS members via Snippets/Peatlands International. Peatland pools are bodies of…

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