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Happy #WorldPeatlandDay ! From the tropics to the high latitudes peatlands are one of the most important natural carbon capture and storage systems on our planet.

"In the Congo Basin, scientists don't know if there's a tipping point because we do not yet have the data," said Simon Lewis. The Congo Basin Science Initiative launched at Summit of the Three Basins last month to learn about and protect the vital ecosystem. More: environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/news/a…

Myself + Nick Girkin have a letter in Science Magazine where we looked at all 195 nationally determined contributions following COP28 + found only 43 mention #peatlands explicitly.We highlight the importance of recognising them as natural climate solutions science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

CongoPeat project team has really done significant work in the past 5 years to understand the tropical peatlands of the tropical Congo bassin. UCL University of Leeds Cassie Dummett UK Research and Innovation Dr Lera Miles Shona Jenkins Suspense Averti iFO Greta Dargie Simon Lewis

My first time at #EGU24 Looking forward to presenting tomorrow!

Another science filled day at #EGU24 excited for the tropical forest and peatland sessions today Kirby

Had a wonderful time presenting my recent work on CongoPeat at #EGU24 in BG3.18 thankyou to the convenors for such an insightful and exciting session! 🍃🌳

Catch a conversation between me and Josh at Natural History Museum chatting about peat and having some sphag-fun! youtu.be/p3j9NON7TMg?si… SAERI Leicester Geography UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology #peatlandsmatter #forpeatssake

Our new paper in New Phytologist is out today! We investigated stem CO2 efflux along a logging gradient in Malaysian Borneo and show how it is driven by the different in investment strategies in logged and old-growth plots. Read here : nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/np…

Wetlands are Earth’s kidneys, boosting biodiversity🦀, filtering water💧, storing carbon🫧, supporting livelihoods🏃‍♀️, and protecting against floods and storms🌪. Learn more about their vital role. via Government of Republic of the Philippines Environmental Management Bureau

News | Research to understand peatland policy ‘on the ground’ PhD student Zoe Lipkens is researching the adoption of peatland policies by landowners and managers. 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2024/nove… #CitizensOfChange #COP29 | Leicester Geography

Interested in tropical peatlands? On 17-18 February, we have the first ever scientific conference on African peatlands, at the Royal Society in London. Free to attend+streamed online (w/ French subtitles). Register here: royalsociety.org/science-events…

News | King’s Birthday Honour recognises researcher’s dedication to saving peatlands 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/june… #CitizensOfChange

Hannah's University of Leicester Research in Borneo is revealing how land-use change like deforestation for oil palm drains peatlands, releasing dissolved organic carbon into rivers & oceans. This overlooked part of the carbon cycle has global impacts on water quality & coral reefs

Kirby Robinson’s research University of Leicester focuses on the Congo peatlands - one of the planet’s most carbon-rich ecosystems. By studying how tropical peat forms, degrades, and responds to environmental change, Kirby is helping reveal and protect its long-term stability.