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Decarbonisation roadmap: Transforming Latvia’s peatland sector to advance climate goals

Decarbonisation roadmap: Transforming Latvia’s peatland sector to advance climate goals

Update: 2025-05-14
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Over the past seven years, the extraction of peat in Latvia has increased significantly. The two main uses of peat worldwide are in the production of soil substrates and energy, with Latvia’s exports accounting for around 95% of all the peat extracted within its borders. But despite the significant climate impacts of peat extraction, Latvia is persisting with the practice. 

In the latest episode of our ‘decarbonisation roadmap’ podcast series, we speak with Maksis Apinis, just transition campaigner from Green Liberty, about transforming the peatland sector and how this shift could help Latvia advance its climate goals. 


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Decarbonisation roadmap: Transforming Latvia’s peatland sector to advance climate goals

Decarbonisation roadmap: Transforming Latvia’s peatland sector to advance climate goals

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