Peatlands 101 for Investors - webinar

A webinar held in March 2023 "Peatlands 101 for Investors" aimed to introduce investors to the many opportunities associated with peatland restoration, both for climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and as a commercially viable investment opportunity.

A number of projects and initiatives were presented during the webinar, including the WaterLANDS project.

Investors were left with six calls to action:

1. Do no harm through corporate engagement by assessing whether peat degradation is in your portfolios.
2. Encourage companies to set targets and measure progress using frameworks such as SBTi FLAG, GHG Protocol or TNFD.
3. Advocate for policies advancing the restoration of peatlands, such as restoration targets under the EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
4. Champion alternative uses for peatlands that are climate-friendly and provide viable nature based solutions.
5. Explore finance restoration projects that restore peatlands and deliver community benefits.
6. Assess the WaterLANDS network and see where you can suggest tangible points of investment or collaboration.