Peatlands at the 7th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK24) in Kampala, Uganda

Published May 7ByCaroline

Uganda is experiencing irregular rainfall patterns causing floods and droughts in some parts of the country. Recognizing the vital role of peatlands in flood retention, water buffering, among other ecological services and functions, Uganda has made...

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Country Uganda

Peatlands at the 7th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK24) in Kampala, Uganda

07 May, 2024

IWD 2024: Inspiring women who volunteer for the UN, including the GPI!

19 March, 2024

Africa Climate Week 2023: Sustainable investment for climate action

07 February, 2024

Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2023: All about peatlands

07 February, 2024

Global Peatlands Assessment: Africa chapter results showcased at UNFCCC COP28

07 February, 2024

Speakers at the COP28 event "Enabling the triple win for tropical peatland countries".

The GPI at UNFCCC COP28: Enabling the triple win for tropical peatland countries and more

07 February, 2024

UNFCCC COP28: Towards a global stocktake for peatlands

07 February, 2024

Region Europe

Power to the Peatlands Conference in Antwerp: large-scale peatlands restoration through private funding

26 September, 2023

Theme Economics / Finance mechanisms

Press release: Peatland protection pays off - Massive conservation and restoration is needed

20 September, 2023

Region Africa

Dialogues and Assessment of Transboundary Peatlands in the Kagera Sub-Basin of Nile Basin project kicks off in Nyamata, Rwanda

24 August, 2023

Region Europe

LIFE Peatland Platform 2023: ESG as a driver for wetlands rewetting and restoration

07 July, 2023

Special Issue Sustainability Journal: Emerging Voices on Tropical Peatland Conservation and Restoration

07 June, 2023