Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions

drainage channel through a peatland — **Many peatlands have been drained for agricultural purposes**
Source: Peter Eggermann / Fotolia.com

In 2013 the disturbed soil of peatlands and forests caused emissions with climate impact of about 45 million tonnes CO2 in Germany alone. The drainage of peatland exposes plant material to the air which was previously preserved in airtight conditions and then releases carbon and nitrous oxide. An UBA study develops incentives how to reduce peatland emissions worldwide.

13.07.2016

The study done on behalf of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency (UBA) proposes protection measures at international level, which include a peatland market mechanism, separate commitment targets, enhanced linking of emissions trading systems and also voluntary initiatives.

Article:

Printer-friendly version

Tags:

peatland forest protection climate protection climate change greenhouse gas emission reduction Linking

The Umweltbundesamt

For our environment

The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.

The UBA

Contact

Wörlitzer Platz 1
06844 Dessau-Roßlau
Germany

Please contact us exclusively by e-mail: buergerservice [at] uba [dot] de.
Unfortunately, we are currently not available by telephone.
There may currently be delays in answering enquiries. We ask for your understanding.

Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions | Umweltbundesamt