The Venice Agreement, born in 2022, was witnessed by around 300 people, of whom 235 became its earliest signatories. These were the first individuals to commit to protecting peatlands on a global scale, yet with a local grounding.

The beginning was incredible: 235 people across 17 countries!

As this remarkable community tool evolved, in 2024, the vows of love and protection for peatlands were joyfully renewed—first with a vibrant local gathering in Torres Vedras, Portugal, and then through 13 inspiring underground workshops that convened around 220 passionate people from 17 countries.

Hundreds came together for the love of peatlands, motivated by the need for change and a readiness to move forward in ways that honor the needs of these remarkable ecosystems.