Lesson medium : A new look at peat bogs

They cover just 3% of the Earth's land surface, but they alone store 1/3 of the carbon in the soil. Yes, you read that right: these natural champions store a veritable climatic treasure trove in the form of peat. Not to mention the huge quantities of water and biodiversity they preserve!

And that's not all! Thanks to their capacity to regularly accumulate atmospheric carbon, peat bogs help to cool our climate over the long term. But above all, when they are degraded by human activity, they become powerful carbon emitters that accelerate global warming. There's only one solution in this case: restore their water levels as quickly as possible and protect them.

Who would have thought that these somewhat mysterious wetlands were our secret allies in the fight against global warming?

To find out more
Dive into the subject with the Ecosystems course material on the theme of peat bogs, available below. Explore how these fascinating ecosystems play a crucial role for our planet.

CLICK HERE to discover the world of peat bogs. Their secrets deserve to be revealed... !

Other course materials on terrestrial ecosystems are currently being developed. Get ready to explore other fascinating environments from a carbon perspective.