Peatlands Matter: Evidence Synthesis Methods and Applications to Inform Nature and Climate Policy in support of the recommendations of the Global Peatlands Assessment

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dc.contributor.approvalRecordUNEP Publication Board
dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEcosystems Division
dc.contributor.otherGearey, Rosie
dc.contributor.otherReed, Mark
dc.contributor.otherScheel, Patrick
dc.contributor.otherNatálio, Ana I. Morais
dc.contributor.otherCoronado, Eurídice N. Honorio
dc.contributor.otherThein, Hsu Mon
dc.contributor.otherTizifa, Tinashe A.
dc.contributor.otherOchege, Chimela
dc.contributor.otherJayasekara, Charuni
dc.contributor.otherTreby, Sarah
dc.contributor.otherHandayani, Dewi
dc.contributor.otherKunarso, Adi
dc.contributor.otherSignori-Müller, Caroline
dc.contributor.otherHapsari, K. Anggi
dc.contributor.othervon Scheffe, Clemens
dc.contributor.otherNguetsy, Frantz Zebaze
dc.contributor.otherKumar, Diwakar
dc.contributor.otherAlaluna, Mario Edgardo
dc.contributor.otherKurnianto, Sofyan
dc.contributor.otherJulian II, Paul
dc.contributor.otherKirkwood, Adam
dc.contributor.otherLahuatte, Braulio
dc.contributor.otherKairumba, Carol Kagaba
dc.contributor.otherOrtegón, Daniela
dc.contributor.otherVerma, Dhruv
dc.contributor.otherQuadra, Gabrielle Rabelo
dc.contributor.otherArinaitwe, Julius
dc.contributor.otherToomey, Lily
dc.contributor.otherAdeleye, Matthew
dc.contributor.otherCadillo, Melissa Felipe
dc.contributor.otherPüschel, Nicole
dc.contributor.otherAkhmetzaki, Yerkezhan
dc.contributor.otherGanapath, Harsh
dc.contributor.otherMaldonado-Fonkén, Mónica
dc.contributor.otherSánchez, María Elisa
dc.contributor.otherMoranga, Meshack
dc.contributor.otherGörgens, Nadine
dc.contributor.otherParfait, Gapia Kpidimbalo Fiacre
dc.contributor.otherAdekanmbi, Adetunji Alex
dc.contributor.otherBediako, Alfred Amo
dc.contributor.otherLafuente, Angela
dc.contributor.otherNegi, Shivani
dc.contributor.otherFigueroa, Ilba Carolina
dc.contributor.otherSosa, Raul Galeas
dc.contributor.otherJensen, Eric
dc.contributor.otherMilner, Alice
dc.contributor.otherFriedrich, Carla
dc.contributor.otherKieft, Johan
dc.contributor.otherInkonkoy, Fabrice
dc.contributor.otherHofman, Maarten
dc.contributor.otherFellendorf, Ansgar
dc.contributor.otherRefisch, Johannes
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-19T12:02:41Z
dc.date.issued2026-08
dc.date.submitted2026-08-19
dc.descriptionPeatlands are critical for climate regulation, biodiversity, water security and livelihoods, yet degradation can turn them from long-term carbon stores into major greenhouse gas sources. This publication presents a rapid evidence synthesis methodology developed with Global Peatlands Initiative partners to strengthen the peatland science-policy interface. Building on the Global Peatlands Assessment, it applies the method to seven priority topics, including GHG emissions, tropical carbon vulnerability, South American and mountain peatlands, NDCs, community-based management and inclusive participation. The findings reinforce protection of intact peatlands as the highest priority, alongside hydrological restoration, sustainable livelihoods and meaningful community participation. The methodology provides policymakers, practitioners and researchers with practical, evidence-based guidance and a replicable approach for future peatland policy and research needs.en
dc.description.reviewStatuspeer-reviewed
dc.description.statusFinal
dc.formatpdf
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.59117/20.500.11822/49842
dc.identifier.isbn978-92-807-4300-5
dc.identifier.otherDEP/2782/NA
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49842
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number69 p.
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.relation.TableOfContentsAcknowledgements
dc.relation.TableOfContentsList of Abbreviations
dc.relation.TableOfContentsTerms and Definitions
dc.relation.TableOfContentsList of Figures
dc.relation.TableOfContentsList of Tables
dc.relation.TableOfContents1. Executive Summary
dc.relation.TableOfContents2. Introduction
dc.relation.TableOfContents3. Methodology: The Rapid Evidence Synthesis Approach
dc.relation.TableOfContents4. Applying the Methodology: Seven Evidence Syntheses for Peatland Policy
dc.relation.TableOfContents5. Conclusion
dc.relation.TableOfContents6. References
dc.relation.TableOfContents7. Annex
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 IGOen
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/igo/
dc.subject.sdgSDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subject.sdgSDG 13 - Climate Action
dc.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on Land
dc.subject.themebiology
dc.subject.themebiodiversity
dc.subject.themeclimate
dc.subject.themewater
dc.subject.themenatural areas, landscapes and ecosystems
dc.subject.themewetland ecosystem
dc.subject.themeair
dc.subject.themegreenhouse gas emission
dc.subject.themeadministration
dc.subject.themeclimate regulation
dc.subject.themeagriculture
dc.subject.themesocial aspects and population
dc.subject.themeenvironmental policy
dc.subject.themebiodiversity conservation
dc.titlePeatlands Matter: Evidence Synthesis Methods and Applications to Inform Nature and Climate Policy in support of the recommendations of the Global Peatlands Assessmenten
dc.typeTechnical report
wd.identifier.institutionsGlobal Peatlands Initiative

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