Dr Renée (Kerkvliet-)Hermans

IUCN UK Peatland Code coordinator | peatlands | greenhouse gasses | views are my own

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📢 JOIN OUR TEAM! We have a #Vacancy within the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, hosted by the @WildlifeTrusts, for a #PeatlandCode Officer to help drive forward #PeatlandRestoration within the UK.

Closing date 14th February 2025. Find out more & apply 👉 https://t.co/airyhokuJV

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There's still time to sign up to our #Webinar happening next week. Find out what's new in the #PeatlandCode
https://t.co/pbHxPXLfYp

[Dr Renée (Kerkvliet-)Hermans @Renee_Hermans]

@DeeWardRottal Ah right, sorry I assumed without looking fully! That is annoying. I hope you get the planning permission soon!

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📢 The #WoodlandCarbonCode and #PeatlandCode #PublicConsultation on the outcomes of the Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) Biodiversity Crediting project is now open.

Survey 👉 https://t.co/AHuasDaUwC

Supporting documents 👉 https://t.co/qJf39EoCYW

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Wondering what's new in #PeatlandCode version 2.1? Join our free webinar and Q&A from 13.00-14.30 GMT on 12th December to find out: https://t.co/hPuFJ8pYkT

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We are proud to have commissioned 'Sphagnum Portraits: The most important plant in the world' by artist Caroline Vitzthum. This short film tells the story of @beadamoss and @moorsforfuture. https://t.co/NuWH9c3sjW via @YouTube

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The latest #PeatlandCode update is out! Updates include better alignment with
international standards and improved methodologies for fens.
Find out more: https://t.co/GpdK9DrH7X.

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Join the Peatland Code's @Renee_Hermans to learn how the sale of carbon credits can support sustainable land management.
#GreenFinance #PeatlandsMatter
@NFUStweets @PeatlandACTION

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We've been flying the flag for #peatlands at #RCF24ENCA, meeting an incredible bunch of inspiring @IUCN delegates. Great to see many representatives from @iucnncuk and other @IUCN_CEM members sharing knowledge with the world's biggest union.

[Dr Renée (Kerkvliet-)Hermans @Renee_Hermans]

That’s a wrap for our @IUCNpeat #PeatConf24 We heard about progress made on UK peat strategy, interrogated 4 govs on targets, seen arts, discussed digital MRVs, community engagement, the #PeatlandCode and much more! Amazing field trips, dinners and a ceilidh! #PeatlandsMatter

[Dr Renée (Kerkvliet-)Hermans @Renee_Hermans]

We’re off with #PeatConf24, conference number 14, our biggest yet with over 450 attendees! Our director @em_hinchliffe is opening the conference with a warm welcome and introduction. @IUCNpeat

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#Peatland Code Manager @Renee_Hermans has been out and about with @scotgov's Private Investment in Natural Capital working group, visiting Doune Ponds & @EdinburghUni's site at Drumbrae with @scotforestry.

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🫵 We need you!
Find out more about @CivTechScotland's challenge to streamline processes for #PeatlandCode and #WoodlandCarbonCode projects through #Innovation

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📢#Peat job alert! What a great opportunity with @YorkshireiCASP to help scale up #peatland restoration in some fabulous places.

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Please nominate the #Peatland Code in @Enviro_Finance's Voluntary #Carbon Market Rankings 2024 for 'Best #GHG Crediting Programme' by 26th July and help raise global awareness of #NatureFinance for peatlands: https://t.co/P6XZRhEfwG

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📢 JOB ALERT 📢
We are seeking a #Communications and #Engagement Lead to drive and deliver our comms activity across diverse sectors and audiences. If you want to make a difference for UK #peatlands, then join our dedicated team! https://t.co/CEaMGeLeVO

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This week, Peatland Code Manager @Renee_Hermans & Policy Lead Jess Williams are on the Isle of Lewis with @communitylandOH & @PeatlandACTION, discussing the challenges of #peatland restoration on a remote island, policy barriers to delivery & opportunities for the Peatland Code.

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Yesterday our Peatland Code Manager @Renee_Hermans and Director @em_hinchliffe visited the first flux tower on a commercial second rotation crop plantation in the South of Scotland which was planted upon deep #peat soil 24 years ago.

Find out more: https://t.co/8WP2PxQpuY

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Our Peatland Code Manager @Renee_Hermans was interviewed for this @BBCScotland article which explores SBTi’s stance on offsets from #peatland restoration and how this is significantly constraining international efforts to restore peatlands.

https://t.co/qfbRBOpWUs