Global greenhouse gas emissions from peatland
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GHG emissions from degraded peatlands, estimated at around 1,940 Mt CO2e annually, account for approximately 4% of global anthropogenic GHG emissions. Water levels play a crucial role, with deeper drainage leading to larger greenhouse gas emissions.
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United Nations Environment Programme (2024). Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas: The State of the World’s Peatlands in Maps. Visualizing global threats and opportunities for peatland conservation, restoration, and sustainable management. Nairobi.