Publication: Shifting climate boundaries for European peatlands

Only 7% of Europe’s original area of peatlands remain. What’s more: their climate boundaries are shifting. An international study led by Wageningen University as part of the EU-funded WaterLANDS project analysed the current distribution of peatlands and mapped their likelihood of remaining under future climate scenarios. They conclude that climate change will massively impact peatland functioning except for the most cool and wet parts of northern Scandinavia, Ireland, Scotland and in the mountains.

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Publication Title: Shifting climate boundaries for European peatlands Authors: Enahu Tahitu, Juul Limpens and Milena Holmgren Journal: Environmental Research Letters, Volume 20, Number 12 Citation: Enahu Tahitu et al 2025 Environ. Res. Lett. 20 124033 DOI 10.1088/1748-9326/ae2142