IPS jubilee symposium ‘Wise use of peatlands, past and future’

28 junE 2018

The International Peatland Society (IPS) celebrates its 50th anniversary from 11 to 13 September with a symposium and a gala evening on the ship ss Rotterdam. Prior to this, on Monday September 10th, the IPS will organise a Global Summit for senior executives of companies that mainly depend on peatlands and / or peat products.

Theme

Special attention is paid to Dutch landscape history, responsible peat production and the use of peat by horticulture. Attention is also paid to the consequences of subsidence of drained peatlands, such as CO2 emissions, subsided sewerage and infrastructure. During the symposium strategies are presented dealing with land subsidence.

Information and registration

Visit the website for more information and registration for the IPS Jubileum Symposium and the IPS Global Summit.

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