Definition(s)
Peatlands are a type of wetland which occur in almost every country and are known to cover at least 3% of global land surface. The term 'peatland' refers to the peat soil and the wetland habitats growing on the surface. (Source: IUCN)
Hierarchy
Broader: Wetlands
In other languages
French
tourbière
Russian
торфяное болото
Spanish
turbera
Arabic
أرض خث
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |
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ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution | 1 document |