NUI Galway to lead €10m climate action peatlands project
Seven-year programme to contribute to the long-term implementation of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan
Sun, 14 Feb, 2021 - 17:00
Áilín Quinlan Ireland’s biodiversity-rich peatlands are to be the focus of a new multi-million climate action project to be led by NUI Galway.
The European Commission has allocated €10m to the initiative, which aims to highlight the power of peatlands to bring about significant climate action.
The seven-year EU Peatlands and People project is expected to significantly contribute to the long-term implementation of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan.
It will educate people in Ireland and the EU about the benefits of peatlands restoration and raise awareness of the power of peatlands to bring about positive climate action.