Protecting peatlands
Priority field of action in the IKI funding area conserving and restoring of natural carbon sinks (as of March 2025)
Peatlands are natural long-term carbon reservoirs and hotspots of biodiversity. Globally, the vast majority of peatland is still in a near-natural or natural state. However, in recent decades, the proportion of degraded and drained peatlands has been continually increasing. In addition to biodiversity losses, the release of stored carbon plays a considerable role. As a result of climate change, conditions for the growth and maintenance of peatlands are expected to deteriorate to a regionally varying extent, turning them from carbon sinks into sources of emissions.
Based on these developments, the International Climate Initiative (IKI) focuses on the preservation of existing near-natural peatlands as well as on the restoration and stabilisation of damaged and degraded peatlands in the partner countries. Particular attention will be paid to the integration and greater consideration of peatland protection in infrastructure projects and rural development planning.
Selected projects
- Securing crucial biodiversity, carbon and water stores in the Congo Basin Peatlands by enabling evidence based decision making and good governance.
- Improving the Management of Peatlands and the Capacities of Stakeholders in Indonesia (Peat-IMPACTS Indonesia)
- The Global Peatlands Initiative: Assessing, Measuring and Preserving Peat Carbon
Funding area
The IKI Strategy
The IKI wants to maximise its impact on climate action and biodiversity conservation. To this end, it concentrates its funding activities on prioritised fields of action within the four funding areas. Another key element is the close cooperation with selected partner countries, especially with the IKI’s priority countries.
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