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T1 Peatlands Matter: Evidence Synthesis Methods and Applications to Inform Nature and Climate Policy in support of the recommendations of the Global Peatlands Assessment
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Gearey, Rosie
A2 Reed, Mark
A2 Scheel, Patrick
A2 Natálio, Ana I. Morais
A2 Coronado, Eurídice N. Honorio
A2 Thein, Hsu Mon
A2 Tizifa, Tinashe A.
A2 Ochege, Chimela
A2 Jayasekara, Charuni
A2 Treby, Sarah
A2 Handayani, Dewi
A2 Kunarso, Adi
A2 Signori-Müller, Caroline
A2 Hapsari, K. Anggi
A2 von Scheffe, Clemens
A2 Nguetsy, Frantz Zebaze
A2 Kumar, Diwakar
A2 Alaluna, Mario Edgardo
A2 Kurnianto, Sofyan
A2 Julian II, Paul
A2 Kirkwood, Adam
A2 Lahuatte, Braulio
A2 Kairumba, Carol Kagaba
A2 Ortegón, Daniela
A2 Verma, Dhruv
A2 Quadra, Gabrielle Rabelo
A2 Arinaitwe, Julius
A2 Toomey, Lily
A2 Adeleye, Matthew
A2 Cadillo, Melissa Felipe
A2 Püschel, Nicole
A2 Akhmetzaki, Yerkezhan
A2 Ganapath, Harsh
A2 Maldonado-Fonkén, Mónica
A2 Sánchez, María Elisa
A2 Moranga, Meshack
A2 Görgens, Nadine
A2 Parfait, Gapia Kpidimbalo Fiacre
A2 Adekanmbi, Adetunji Alex
A2 Bediako, Alfred Amo
A2 Lafuente, Angela
A2 Negi, Shivani
A2 Figueroa, Ilba Carolina
A2 Sosa, Raul Galeas
A2 Jensen, Eric
A2 Milner, Alice
A2 Friedrich, Carla
A2 Kieft, Johan
A2 Inkonkoy, Fabrice
A2 Hofman, Maarten
A2 Fellendorf, Ansgar
A2 Refisch, Johannes
PB United Nations Environment Programme
SN 978-92-807-4300-5
YR 2026
FD 2026-08
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49842
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49842
NO Peatlands 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.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 23, 2026