The role of peatlands as natural climate solutions

The Geological Society public lecture
Tracking the Colour of Peatlands

  • In person (The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG) or online via Zoom

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Peatlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth and are one of our best nature-based solutions to climate change. 
Not only are they important for biodiversity, water quality and flood management, but they are also the largest terrestrial carbon store, storing more carbon than all other vegetation types combined. Peatlands cover vast areas of the globe but despite their importance, they are becoming increasingly threatened by both climatic (e.g., wildfires) and anthropogenic (e.g., land-use change) disturbances. 
This presentation by Dr Scott Davidson from the University of Plymouth will explore the variety of peatlands that are found both across the world, as well as the types of disturbances that impact the functioning of these incredibly important ecosystems. Finally, Scott will highlight what we can do to prevent losing one of the best players in the fight against climate change.

Programme

17:45–18:00 | Guests arrive
18:00–19:00 | Public lecture including a Q&A
19:00 | Event ends
This is a hybrid event which can be attended in person or online via Zoom. The lecture is free to attend but donations are welcome. Email conference@geolsoc.org.uk for queries.

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About the speaker

Dr Scott Davidson is a Lecturer in Ecosystem Resilience at the University of Plymouth. He completed his undergraduate degree in Geography at the University of Dundee in 2012 and his MSc in Polar and Alpine Change at the University of Sheffield in 2013. In 2018 he was awarded a PhD from the University of Sheffield, looking at greenhouse gas emissions from arctic tundra landscapes in Alaska.
Scott's research is focused on the resilience of global peatland and wetland ecosystems to both climate change and disturbance regimes. His research combines field research, laboratory analysis, remote sensing and modelling approaches to better constrain spatio-temporal carbon dynamics of wetland ecosystems.
Dr Scott Davidson
 

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