What if Ireland’s peatlands could play an even greater role in tackling climate change?
Exploring that question requires more than technology alone. It requires bringing together the people who know Ireland’s peatlands from every angle – from scientists and land managers to local communities, conservation experts and policymakers.
That is why Restore Carbon is working with iCRAG – the Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences – to explore the potential of Ireland’s peatlands as long-term carbon sinks and to understand how innovative carbon removal approaches could contribute to the future of peatland restoration.
12 May 2026, iCRAG hosted the workshop “Discover the climate potential of Ireland’s peatlands” at Lullymore Heritage Park in County Kildare. The event brought together researchers, consultants and peatland experts, as well as representatives from nature conservation, regulatory bodies and local stakeholders working on peatland restoration and climate action.
The workshop was an opportunity to share knowledge about the remarkable carbon storage properties of peatlands and to introduce Restore Carbon’s approach to long-term carbon removal. But just as importantly, it was an opportunity to listen.
Participants shared their experience, raised questions and challenged ideas – providing valuable insights into the opportunities and practical considerations of applying new carbon removal technologies in the Irish peatland landscape.
For us, this dialogue is an essential part of innovation.
We believe that new carbon removal approaches should be developed with the people who understand and manage these landscapes, not simply brought to them. By working together with scientists, land managers, local authorities and communities, we can explore where Restore Carbon’s technology can genuinely add value alongside the wider restoration and protection of Ireland’s peatlands.
The Lullymore workshop was an important step in that journey – connecting science, practice and local knowledge as we explore the climate potential of Ireland’s peatlands.