Peatlands around the world: under threat almost everywhere Published: 11 September 2023 Peatland Atlas 2023 Peatlands exist in the mountains, in lowlands, along rivers and at the coast. Their vegetation and condition vary from one climate zone to another, but all types of peatland have one thing in common: their continued existence is in danger. By Dr. Alexandra Barthelmes
Peatland destruction: help needed Published: 11 September 2023 Peatland Atlas 2023 Huge areas of peatland around the world have already been destroyed. In the tropics, peat swamp forests are being cut down and the land drained. Fires and climate crisis also pose threats. Attempts to protect the peatlands have so far had little success. By Heike Holdinghausen
12 brief lessons about peatlands Published: 11 September 2023 Peatland Atlas 2023 Peatlands form in places where the ground is constantly wet. They are rich in species and can store carbon to help protect the climate.
What are mires and peatlands? A very special ecosystem Published: 11 September 2023 Peatland Atlas 2023 Mires are intact peatlands and home to rare plants, rare animals – and enormous amounts of carbon. But draining them for economic reasons puts them and their resident organisms at massive risk. It poses a massive threat to the climate too. By Greta Gaudig and Dr. Franziska Tanneberger
Peatland Atlas 2023: Foreword Published: 11 September 2023 Peatland Atlas 2023 Peatlands are a mixture of elements: they are both water and land at the same time. They form where the soil is wet all year round. Waterlogging prevents dead plant material from decomposing, creating their characteristic organic soils over thousands of years. And peatlands can be found all over the world, from the Arctic to Europe and the tropics, all the way to Tierra del Fuego at the tip of South America. They are impressive ecosystems, rich in rare animal and plant species. Their peat soils store enormous amounts of carbon, so they play a decisive role in climate protection – as long as they stay wet. By Dr. Imme Scholz, Antje von Broock, Jan Peters and Dianna Kopansky
“A Fairer CAP”, Really? Analysing fairwashing in CAP talks and practices Published: 30 August 2023 Analysis The CAP reform post-2022 promised a fairer CAP for small-medium scale farmers. Now that the CAP Strategic Plans are approved and running, is the CAP really fairer and should fairness be neglected in the upcoming debate on the future of CAP? By Agricultural and Rural Convention 2020 (ARC2020)
Silent Spring (3/3): What are the prospects for pesticide policy? Published: 14 July 2023 Podcast episode If we look at biodiversity loss, time is really running out. Especially the young generation is complaining about this. Why are farmers not adapting quickly enough? And what can be done to mitigate the biodiversity and climate crises that are exacerbated by industrialized agriculture? By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Silent Spring (2/3): Pesticide lobby in times of war Published: 14 July 2023 Podcast episode Ddespite the scandals around glyphosate in the past – authorities are using studies that do not follow scientific standards and even contradict OECD guidelines. Is all the progress being nullified due to the war in Ukraine? By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Silent Spring (1/3): Glyphosate reloaded Published: 14 July 2023 Podcast episode In this episode, we will learn about pesticide scandals in recent years and how millions of Europeans are raising their voices against toxic pesticides. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
CAP strategic plans: More money, less liability Published: 3 July 2023 Analysis EU Agriculture is in crisis mode. And so is the CAP. For two years in a row, the CAP crisis reserve has been spent to help farmers deal with the adverse consequences of the invasion of Ukraine and climate change. At the same time, EU Member States are asking for reduced environmental obligations in 2024. What happened during this week’s AgriFish EU Council meeting, CAP-wise? ARC2020's Mathieu Willard guides you through the updates. By Mathieu Willard