Restoring the carbon sink potential of peatlands

Healthy peatlands are the largest terrestrial carbon store in the world. If they degrade, their stored carbon is released as greenhouse gas.

Transport and Mobility

Climate Change and Environment

Energy

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By restoring degraded peatlands in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Poland, the project aims to revive their carbon sink function and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project is also testing paludiculture solutions, developing tools and collecting data and know‑how that can be used to drive peatland policy and restore peatlands across Europe.

Keywords

LIFE MULTI PEAT, synergy, growth, green transition, climate-neutral, energy, renewables, CINEA, transport, shipping, European Green Deal, green hydrogen, greenhouse gas emission, carbon footprint, CO2, renewable energy, climate action, wind propulsion