Transcript International Peat Society

International Peat Society
a non-governmental and non-profit
organisation of scientific, industrial
and regulatory members for
all aspects of peatlands and peat
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Membership
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about 1,400 members from 29 countries
platform to benefit both science and industry
19 National Committees, of which 15 in Europe, 2 in North America and
2 in South-East Asia
largest membership base in Finland and Germany
major work carried out by 10 Commissions open to all members
financed by annual contributions from National Committees and industrial
organisations
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Vision and Mission
The International Peat Society (IPS) is a non-governmental,
non-profit multidisciplinary organisation of scientific, industrial and
regulatory members both individual and institutional.
Vision
The vision of the IPS is to be the
authoritative international organisation
on all aspects of peatlands and peat.
Mission
The mission of the IPS is to bring people and organisations together
to foster the advancement, exchange and communication of
scientific, technical and social knowledge and understanding
for the wise use of peatlands and peat.
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Organisation
NEW: Comm IX:
Tropical Peatlands
Comm X: Peatlands
and Climate Change
NEW:
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Executive Board
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President
Donal Clarke, Ireland
1st Vice President
Björn Hånell, Sweden
2nd Vice President
Paul Short, Canada
Ordinary Board members
• Jutta Zeitz, Germany
• Satu Helynen, Finland
• Erki Niitlaan, Estonia
• Lech Szajdak, Poland
• Valerijs Kozlovs, Latvia
Honorary President
• R. A. Robertson, United Kingdom
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Strategic Goals
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Research and Development - To promote research into peatlands, peat and their use,
including both conservation and non-use, and to disseminate the information obtained.
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Responsibility to Members - To assist its members through communication regarding
education, research and advocacy in matters related to the members’ business, scientific
and environmental activities.
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Public policy - To cooperate with governmental, intergovernmental, and international
organisations and to provide them with science-based information relevant to policies
directly or indirectly affecting peatlands and peat and their use.
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Communications and Public Relations - To communicate pro-actively within IPS
membership and beyond, providing information on the role of peatlands and peat in the
environment and the economy, and their wise use.
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Partnerships - To work proactively through partnership, networking and cooperation.
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Membership Benefits
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strong cooperation with other players of the same field
communication and information exchange with experts on peat and
peatlands from both science and industry
latest news and background knowledge available via IPS publications
access to special events, publications, statistics etc.
informing decision makers and the public within a broader scope
building international and local networks
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Tools and Projects
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Responsible Peatland Management Strategy 2010
Book Peatlands and Climate Change 2008
Book and DVD Wise Use of Mires and Peatlands
Peatlands International 2x annually,
printed magazine
monthly e-mail newsletter Peat News
congresses, symposia and workshops
proceedings and other publications
collection and distribution of statistics
Peat Dictionary
discussion forum and facebook page
ad hoc campaigns
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Events 2000 - 2010
International Peat Congresses (since 1954)
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2000 Quebec, Canada ”Sustaining our Peatlands”
2004 Tampere, Finland ”Wise Use of Peatlands”
2008 Tullamore, Ireland ”After Wise Use - The Future of Peatlands”
2012 Stockholm, Sweden ”Peatlands in Balance”
2016 Kuching, Malaysia
Symposia, workshops and other events
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Annual Meetings and Excursions in 10 different countries
1997 - 2010 Peat in Horticulture symposia in Pärnu, Amsterdam, Angers
2009 - 2010 Responsible Peatland Management workshops in Helsinki,
Amsterdam, Belfast, Brussels and Jyväskylä
2010 Seminars on Peat Technology and After-Use in Jyväskylä
Additionally regular conferences, workshops, excursions and other events of
Commissions and National Committees.
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IPS Secretariat
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Staff
Mr. Jaakko Silpola, M.Sc. Agr. For.
Secretary General
e-mail: [email protected]
Contact details
Ms. Susann Warnecke, Dipl. Kfm. (FH)
Communications Manager
e-mail: [email protected]
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administration
information centre for members and
non-members
library of IPS and related publications
organisation of IPS conferences,
meetings and excursions
project work
IPS Secretariat
Vapaudenkatu 12
FIN-40100 Jyväskylä, Finland
phone: +358 14 3385 440
fax: +358 14 3385 410
web: www.peatsociety.org
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