Wetland loss has been concentrated in the US, Europe and China

Wetland cover loss, 1700-2020

< 1%

20

40

60

80

100%

Peatland degradation was concentrated in Ireland, northern Europe and western Russia

Forestry was a main driver of wetland loss in Sweden, Finland and Estonia

Wetland agricultural practices caused loss in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

< 1%

20

40

60

80

100%

Peatland degradation was concentrated in Ireland, northern Europe and western Russia

Forestry was a main driver of wetland loss in Sweden, Finland and Estonia

Wetland agricultural practices caused loss in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

< 1%

20

40

60

80

100%

Peatland degradation was concentrated in Ireland, northern Europe and western Russia

Forestry was a main driver of wetland loss in Sweden, Finland and Estonia

Wetland agricultural practices caused loss in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa