Despite their critical role in mitigating climate change and providing essential ecosystem services, peatlands face significant threats and remain among the most poorly understood and under-monitored ecosystems globally.
The Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas: The State of the World's Peatlands in Maps evaluates the current status of peatlands worldwide and highlights the threats they face from urbanization, industrialization, land use changes, and climate change. By compiling a series of maps that analyze the global distribution of peatlands in relation to geographic data on these threats, the Atlas offers a comprehensive overview of vulnerable areas.
As a key product of the Global Peatlands Initiative, the Atlas serves as a valuable tool for decision-makers, providing data, evidence, and clear insights into the global state of peatlands. By bridging the gap between science and policy, it identifies threats and opportunities, enabling informed decisions that prioritize their sustainable management. Additionally, the Atlas highlights the global potential for peatland conservation and restoration, with a focus on regions particularly vulnerable to future planning and development.
