CAN-PEAT Project: Bringing Together Peatland Experts to Advance Nature-Based Climate Solutions

Resource Date:
2024
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Peatlands are a critical part of Canada's carbon storage system, playing a key role in mitigating climate change globally. However, despite extensive research, much of the data is inaccessible, creating knowledge gaps and duplicated efforts. 

To address this, collaboration across scientific, Indigenous, and policy sectors is essential to improve peatland carbon modeling, advance management practices, and support the protection and restoration of peatlands.  

In September 2022, the Can-Peat project was launched through the ECCC Environmental Damages Fund to help meet Canada’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets. This 5-year initiative brings together peatland experts to enhance our understanding of how peatland management actions can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and evaluate policy tools.  

This latest briefing note from the Canadian Conservation and Land Management (CCLM) Knowledge Network highlights the 5 key objectives of the Can-Peat project and the importance of Indigenous perspectives and knowledge.