Programme
Programme
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The programme of Power to the Peatlands 2026 is currently under development. While the detailed schedule and speakers will be announced later, the thematic framework and overall structure of the conference are already defined.
From 2–4 September 2026, the conference will bring together scientists, policymakers, land managers, practitioners, NGOs, communicators and private sector representatives to advance peatland restoration across Europe, with a strong focus on implementation of the European Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR).
Programme structure
The conference spans three days and offers a dynamic mix of formats designed to encourage learning, exchange and collaboration.
Day 1 & Day 2 – Main conference programme
The first two days take place indoors and combine plenary sessions with parallel tracks. Organised sessions and keynote lectures form the core of the programme, complemented by dedicated abstract blocks featuring short presentations to ensure broad participation and knowledge exchange.
Day 3 – Field visits
The third day is reserved for field visits, offering participants the opportunity to experience peatland projects and practices first‑hand.
Focus on implementation
Power to the Peatlands 2026 focuses on the HOW rather than only the WHAT. The programme will explore how scientific knowledge, policy frameworks and practical experience can be translated into concrete, feasible restoration actions.
Core themes
The conference programme will be structured around a set of internationally recognisable thematic pillars. These themes form the backbone of the programme and will be reflected across sessions, abstracts, keynotes and interactive formats.
Carbon and water
Carbon and water
Emission measurement, carbon storage, hydrological restoration, climate impacts
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Restoration of peatland-specific flora and fauna, biodiversity monitoring and ecological indicators
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration techniques, best practices and lessons learned from peatland restoration from various European contexts
Policy and green finance
Policy and green finance
Implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation, including social and economic aspects of peatland restoration
Communication and engagement
Communication and engagement
Value of peatlands for planet and people, e.g. story telling, film productions, education
Peatlands of the future
Peatlands of the future
Climate robust landscapes in the heart of society: green finance, paludiculture and sustainable agricultural models
Keynote speakers
Keynote speakers
Dr Franziska Tanneberger
Dr Franziska Tanneberger is a peatland scientist and lecturer at Greifswald University and Director of the Greifswald Mire Centre, Germany. She studied landscape ecology and nature conservation at Greifswald and Reading universities. Her research links mire biodiversity, peat formation, paludiculture, peatland restoration, ecosystem services and carbon credits.
Franziska is editor of the "European Mires Book" (2017) and Coordinating Lead Author for Europe of the Global Peatlands Assessment (2022). She is member of the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) and the German Scientific Advisory Board for Nature-based Climate Action (WBNK). At the same time, she is active on the ground, e.g. by organising practical conservation work and fen mire mowing in a river valley in NE Germany since 2005. In 2024, Franziska was awarded the German Environmental Prize.
The Greifswald Mire Centre (GMC) is a science-policy-practice-interface of University of Greifswald, Michael Succow Foundation, DUENE and the Peatland Library foundation. About 150 peatland experts of various disciplines work at the GMC. The GMC maintains global peatland databased such as the Global Peatland Database (GPD) and is founding member of the Global Peatlands Initiative (GPI).
Additional keynote speakers will be announced soon.
If you would like more information, please contact us directly at info@powertothepeatlands.com
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