Natural Climate Change Solutions: Peatlands

In this podcast you will discover how important the UK’s peatland is for climate change, biodiversity, water quality and more. Carbon-rich upland and lowland peatlands make up 12% of the UK’s land area. Currently storing 20 times as much carbon as the UK’s forests, they give the UK a significant advantage in the fight against climate change. However, much of the UK’s peatland is in a degraded state, and options must be looked at to start restoring these valuable natural habitats. Alice Ritchie, CLA Climate Change Lead, shares with us the ongoing work in the uplands of England and Wales and how unique these ecosystems and habitats are, particularly for rural tourism.  We are also joined by Jo Finlow, from Fens for the Future, who discusses the unique nature of lowland peat and how partnerships like Fens for the Future can work with stakeholders to achieve real change.  For more information on the topics covered in today’s podcast visit:Peatland Code: https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/funding-finance/peatland-codeFens for the Future: https://www.fensforthefuture.org.uk/Moorland Association: https://www.moorlandassociation.org/Climate Change Committee: https://www.theccc.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

Welcome to the CLA’s first ever Podcast series – Rural Business Uncovered.In this series we will review in detail the key issues facing landowners and rural businesses today. Season three will be available from January 2022.The Country Land & Business Association are dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of landowners and rural businesses. The Rural Powerhouse is a CLA campaign designed to unleash the potential of the rural economy. It aims to close the rural productivity gap, adding £43bn per year while transforming the lives of millions of people who live and work in the countryside.Visit WWW.CLA.ORG.UK for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.