Peatlands, Carbon And The Climate Power Of Scotland’s Bogs

From Climate Solutions News by RESET Media

December 15, 2025 · 29 min · Episode 16

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of peatlands in carbon storage and climate solutions, featuring an interview with Freddie Ingleby from Caledonian Climate.

In this episode, Dominic Shales speaks with Freddie Ingleby, Managing Director of Caledonian Climate, about one of the most powerful and overlooked climate solutions, peatlands. Peatlands store more carbon than all the world’s forests combined, yet when degraded they become major sources of emissions. Ingleby explains what peatlands are, why Scotland is globally significant, and how restoring damaged bogs can deliver long-term emissions reductions, biodiversity recovery, and improved water security. The conversation explores how peatland restoration works on the ground, from re-wetting landscapes to reshaping eroded peat, and why these projects require decades-long monitoring. Despite appearing low-tech, the sector is increasingly using digital mapping, sensors, and artificial intelligence to improve accuracy, integrity, and investor confidence. Ingleby also discusses the role of private finance in scaling nature-based solutions, including Caledonian Climate’s recent partnership with Diageo, and what landowners gain from restoring peatlands. A practical, grounded discussion on how nature, science, and technology intersect in the fight against climate change. You can also check…

People in this episode

Host: Dominic Shales

Guest: Freddie Ingleby

Topics covered

peatland restoration
carbon storage
climate change
biodiversity
technology in restoration
corporate partnerships
landowner benefits

Keywords

peatland restoration
carbon storage
climate change
biodiversity
technology
corporate partnerships
landowner benefits
environmental

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Caledonian Climate, Diageo

Places: Scotland