This webinar, supported by the NPWS Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme, will delve into the fascinating topic of Peatlands and Climate Change: The Connections.

We are delighted to have guest speakers, John Derwin from Wild Atlantic Nature and Michael O Callaghan from Community Wetlands Forum, among others, to share their expertise, experience and insights on this important topic.

Peatlands play a crucial role in regulating our climate and have a direct connection to extreme weather events, like flooding. Understanding this connection is essential for effective conservation and sustainable management of peatlands. During this webinar, we will explore the impacts of climate change on peatlands, their role in carbon sequestration, their influence on extreme weather events and the unique ecosystems and habitats they provide.

Learn how communities have worked together to protect wetlands and rehabilitate degraded wetlands and what you can do as an individual or community group to help in restoring wetlands.