Germany’s Bold Plan to Restore Peatlands and Slash CO₂ Emissions by 2045
Germany has set ambitious targets to restore nearly one million hectares of peatland by 2045. The move aims to cut around 40 million tons of CO₂ emissions each year. New proposals suggest stricter measures, including mandatory restoration in some cases, to meet climate change goals in the land use sector.
The plan focuses on rewetting drained peatlands, which currently release vast amounts of stored carbon. To reach the 2045 target, about 50,000 hectares must be restored annually. Experts argue that voluntary participation alone may not be enough, pushing for mandatory action where needed—even without landowner approval.
The combined measures—peatland restoration, forest adaptation, and funding programs—aim to slash emissions while balancing ecological and economic needs. If successful, the initiative would mark a major step toward Germany’s climate change targets in land use. Implementation, however, will depend on cooperation between policymakers, farmers, and conservation groups.
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