THE GLOBAL PEATLAND INITIATIVE AS A PARTNERSHIP

摘要

The Global Peatland Initiative(GPI) started in 2001 and comprises representatives of the peat industry (IPS), non governmental organizations (IUCN-NL, IMCG, ICID, Wetlands International), and science (Alterra). So far the initiative has generated over 50 projects for peatlands in Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. The GPI has become involved in the Coordinating Committee for Global Action on Peatlands of the Ramsar Convention and is also linked to the CBD. The partnership is engaged in the debate on climate change and the importance of peatlands within the UNFCCC. The GPI has supported the establishment of regional networks for wise use of peatlands in South America, southern Africa and South-east Asia. The GPI, through its projects, has also contributed to national peatlands strategies of countries such as South Africa, Indonesia, and Russia. There is scope to increase the added value of the partnership for the peat-based industry.