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German peatlands expert works to restore bogs and fens

September 22, 2025

Bogs, fens and peatlands store more CO2 worldwide than forests and are under massive threat. Franziska Tanneberger fights for their protection and rewetting.

https://p.dw.com/p/50gwe

Peatlands like bogs and fens are vital ecosystems that store more carbon than forests and support rare biodiversity. German expert Franziska Tanneberger campaigns to restore drained peatlands, which emit 7% of Germany’s greenhouse gases. Her work bridges science, policy and farming, promoting sustainable land use and climate protection. Listening and collaboration are key to saving these fragile landscapes.