EU Invests Millions in Hannover's Moorland Restoration for Climate Protection

The EU is investing €10 million in a climate and nature protection project called "RePeat" in the Hannover region of Germany. This project aims to restore endangered moorlands, vital for CO2 storage, biodiversity, and regional water balance. The total budget, including contributions from the state and region, amounts to €34 million. The project focuses on rewetting the Altwarmbüchener Moor, Rehburger Moor, and Trunnenmoor, covering 1,840 hectares across several cities. This involves blocking drainage ditches to retain rainwater and revitalize the moor's ecosystem, benefiting endangered species like cranes and moor frogs. The initiative aligns with Lower Saxony's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from carbon-rich soils by 1.65 million tons of CO2 equivalent per year by 2030. Local stakeholders will be involved to ensure agricultural practices are not negatively impacted.