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Restoring peatlands. Protecting climate. Securing ecosystems.
The Peatland Climate Foundation develops and implements climate protection projects through the restoration of drained peatlands. Every action is grounded in science, measurable impact, and transparent documentation.
Science-based peatland restoration in Sweden
Companies we worked with

Why peatlands matter

Peatland restoration site in Sweden
Nature's most powerful carbon sink
Peatlands are among the most effective nature-based solutions to climate change. Though they cover just 3% of Earth's land surface, drained peatlands release enormous amounts of greenhouse gases. Restoring them transforms these ecosystems back into vital carbon sinks while supporting biodiversity, water retention, and ecosystem health – essential for meeting EU climate neutrality targets by 2050.

How we work

Digital elevation model of a former peat extraction site, made from drone survey data
From data to action
Our work is built on decades of expertise. We identify drained peatland areas with high climate potential, quantify their contribution to climate protection, secure funding and sponsors, commission rewetting measures, and ensure their long-term effectiveness through comprehensive monitoring.
See our process step by step →
528
hectares across five featured projects
5+
project sites in implementation
5+
project sites in development
Long-term
hydrology, vegetation, peat development

PEATLAND CLIMATE FOUNDATION

Our restoration projects

Restoring peatlands in Sweden to conserve peat carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support long-term ecosystem recovery.

How we restore our sites – our process →

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Partners

Peatland restoration depends on scientific expertise, practical implementation and collaboration across organisations. Our work is supported by partnerships and professional networks.

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NABU

Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (Germany)

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DGMT

German Society for Peatland and Peat Research

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IPS

International Peatland Society

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Hofer & Pautz GbR

Peatland and wetland expertise

The team

The Peatland Climate Foundation is led by experts with over 100 years combined experience in wetland conservation and restoration. Our team brings together landscape ecology, environmental science, sustainability management, and a deep network across science, industry, and policy.
The team combines expertise in:
  • Landscape ecology
  • Environmental science
  • Sustainability management
  • Networks across science, industry, and policy
Dr. Jan Felix Köbbing
Executive Board & Managing Director
Christian von Schwabe
Executive Board & Managing Director
Bärbel Pautz
Founder
Bernd Hofer
Founder
Jan Daniel Kulakowski
Founder

Get in touch

Whether you want to fund measurable climate impact, restore your land or work with us – let’s talk.

For investors & companies

Impact investors

Fund measurable climate impact: stopped peat extraction, rewetted peat bodies and new carbon sinks – documented with live monitoring.

Discuss an investment →

For landowners

Restore your peatland

Own a drained peatland or a former extraction site? We assess its potential, secure the funding and carry out the rewetting.

Propose a site →

For partners & research

Work with us

NGOs, scientists and certification partners: let’s develop standards and restoration projects together.

Start a conversation →