UN resolution passed calling for urgent action on peatlands
Saturday 25 May 2019
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This March, a UN Resolution was passed that urges member states to conserve, sustainably manage, and restore their peatlands. This is a welcome development because peatlands are found in 180 countries, cover approximately 3% of the Earth’s land area, and provide habitats for diverse flora and fauna. Moreover, peatlands store vast amounts of soil carbon and are a major sink for carbon dioxide. Read more.