Asia

Asia is the continent with the largest area of peatlands worldwide. As the continent spans from the Arctic to the tropics, it hosts a wide variety of peatland types, shaped by diverse climates ranging from polar to tropical, and from wet to arid conditions.

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Asian Peatlands

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Region Asia

The human health benefits of conserving and restoring peatlands

Published 08/11/2019 By Julie Van Offelen

It is well known that peatlands matter for livelihoods, carbon storage, flood mitigation, and water quality, but a

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Type Articles and press releases

Theme Conservation

Fires rage on peat lands outside Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan

Region Asia

Country Indonesia

Why peatlands matter

Published 24/10/2019 By René

An interview with UN Environment Programme’s peatlands expert Dianna Kopansky Tropical peatlands have been in the news

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Type Articles and press releases

Theme Fires