NEWS FROM CoP26: Canada’s Fragile Northern Peatlands, Threatened by Development, Must be Protected to Achieve Net-Zero Global CO2 Emissions by 2050, Scientists Say
- Presenting at CoP26 Peatlands Pavilion in Glasgow, a team of scientists says proactive protection of northern peatlands must be a critical component of nature-based solutions for climate change
- The world’s largest peatland carbon stock is located in Canada; Hudson Bay Lowland is under threat from mineral extraction
- Peatlands hold a significant volumes of freshwater that support network of rivers, lakes, and other wetlands, critical for diverse plant and animal species
- Indigenous stewardship is an essential mechanism for the protection of peatlands across Canada
- Peatlands in Patagonia also highlighted at Peatlands Pavilion