Wildlife Science Centre
312 Biological Sciences Bldg.
University of Alberta
Edmonton AB T6G 2E9
Canada
312 Biological Sciences Bldg.
University of Alberta
Edmonton AB T6G 2E9
Canada
312 Biological Sciences Bldg.
University of Alberta
Edmonton AB T6G 2E9
Canada
312 Biological Sciences Bldg.
University of Alberta
Edmonton AB T6G 2E9
Canada
Over the next five years, Can-Peat will quantify the potential of peatland management in Canada to contribute to climate change mitigation. The research supports Canada's commitment to reach net-zero emissions economy by 2050. Specific objectives are to:
Can-Peat: Canada's peatlands as nature-based climate solutions is funded through the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund. Administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada, $15.8 million is being allocating to six University of Waterloo research projects to identify solutions to environmental challenges. Nationally the Climate Action Awareness Fund was part of a $58 million announcement by Minister Guilbeault for research projects that will advance science and technology to combat climate change.