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Who’s voice counts? Managing conservation and sustainable valorisation of peatlands

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Globally, the benefits of wetland-associated ecosystems, particularly peatlands, are recognised, especially in implementing restoration works to eliminate biodiversity losses and restore degraded ecosystems. Eastern European countries, such as Romania, are significantly affected. The article aimed to analyse the perceptions of different stakeholder categories (scientists, local communities, local authorities) regarding the conservation and sustainable use of peatland ecosystems in Romania, emphasising their role as nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation. The study employs qualitative analysis involving 18 semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis in the form of a PESTLE analysis. The results highlight different perceptions between stakeholder categories regarding the benefits of ecosystem services provided by peatlands, the degree of differentiated assumption and involvement in conservation actions, and implications for ecosystem management in climate change mitigation.

Source: Environmental Sciences Europe

DOI: 10.1186/s12302-025-01087-9

Authors: Ana-Maria Pop, Gheorghe-Gavrilă Hognogi, Răzvan-Horaţiu Bătinaş

Institution: Babeș-Bolyai University

Language: English

Topic: Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,290