Peatlands of Europe - Information Sheet
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Europe’s peatlands are mainly found in the north, highlands, and coasts, with diverse mire types from raised bogs to fens. Despite this richness, Europe has lost over 10% of its peatlands, and nearly half of the rest are degraded, making them major GHG emitters. Full document is available at: https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/46635
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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.