Developments in peatland and climate protection – Interview with Prof. Dr Matthias Drösler
In an interview with Agrarsoziale Gesellschaft, Prof. Dr Matthias Drösler, co-chair of the WBNK and director of the Peatland Science Centre, discusses developments in peatland and climate protection.
The discussion will focus on ways to implement rewetting measures on a larger scale, existing research needs, and strategies and objectives for climate protection through peatlands. Prof. Dr Matthias Drösler explains the work of the Scientific Advisory Board on Natural Climate Protection (WBNK) and the importance of natural climate protection for political decision-making processes. He also addresses the role of peatland conservation in the Natural Climate Protection Action Programme, current funding opportunities and the future challenges involved in the transformation of utilised peatlands.
Developments in the field of peatland and climate protection are set to follow an exponential curve – according to Prof. Drösler’s assessment in an interview with the Agrarsoziale Gesellschaft.
The full interview is available for download
