University of Galway - National Peatland Centre

University of Galway has announced plans to establish the National Peatland Centre of Excellence to help tackle national and global challenges related to peatlands and associated decarbonisation, biodiversity loss, just transitions and culture.

This initiative follows the successful Peatland Futures event held at the university, which brought together experts, policymakers and stakeholders to deliberate on the future of peatland and wetland research and innovation in Ireland. 

Representatives from government departments, universities and community and farming organisations took part in the event. 

A crucial component of Peatland Futures was the collective call to action for wetland and peatland restoration and conservation. 

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