Project Details
Description
This project aims to explore peat-alternatives for use in the Lund University Botanical Garden. This project specifically aims to phase out the use of peat in the garden. Peat harvesting leads to high greenhouse gas emissions, extensive destruction of peatlands, and the loss of valuable ecosystems and biodiversity.
This will be done by:
1) speeding up transitions by testing more alternatives to peat at once
2) research-based decision-making by bringing in researchers to discuss best practices
3) conducting outreach to inform the public about the efforts, including providing specific information that can be adapted to home gardens and private life.
This will be done by:
1) speeding up transitions by testing more alternatives to peat at once
2) research-based decision-making by bringing in researchers to discuss best practices
3) conducting outreach to inform the public about the efforts, including providing specific information that can be adapted to home gardens and private life.
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 2024/04/01 → 2025/06/01 |
Collaborative partners
- Lund University (lead)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Free keywords
- peat
- climate action
- sustainability