How can freshwater carbon sequestration through peatland restoration and
riparian management contribute to climate change mitigation and support
biodiversity?
Background
Climate change and biodiversity loss represent two interlinked crises affecting Scotland's
marine and freshwater environments. Understanding the impacts of climate change,
developing effective adaptation strategies, and enhancing the resilience of marine and
freshwater ecosystems are essential for delivering the Blue Economy Vision and meeting
Scotland's climate and biodiversity commitments.
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Marine directorate areas research interest marine freshwater
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Improving MOdelling approaches to assess climate change-related THresholds and Ecological Range SHIfts in the Earth's Peatland ecosystems (MOTHERSHIP)
Peatlands form in wet environments where the organic matter built up by plants every year is not fully degraded. This means that, over time, partly degraded organic matter accumulates as peat locking away huge quantities...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: University of the Highlands and Islands
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to improve modeling approaches to assess climate change-related thresholds and ecological range shifts in peatland ecosystems, directly addressing the question.
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Improving MOdelling approaches to assess climate change-related THresholds and Ecological Range SHIfts in the Earth's Peatland ecosystems (MOTHERSHIP)
Peatlands form in wet environments where the organic matter built up by plants every year is not fully degraded. This means that, over time, partly degraded organic matter accumulates as peat, locking away huge quantitie...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on peatland restoration and its impact on climate change and biodiversity, providing a comprehensive analysis.
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Enhanced understanding of CarbOn and groundWAter Dynamics in European peatlands and their related ecosystem services (ECO-WADE)
Wetlands are integral aquatic ecosystems at the intersection of groundwater, surface water and terrestrial surfaces. Peatlands are terrestrial wetlands that stand out in their significance to provide valuable aquatic eco...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Liverpool
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the dynamics of groundwater in European peatlands and their ecosystem services, directly related to the question on carbon sequestration and biodiversity support.