The Venice Agreement represents a declaration of commitment by peatland custodians, scientists and artists together with representatives of indigenous communities, climate policy, nature conservation and economy from around the world to focus on and protect the ecological and cultural significance of these special ecosystems. It takes a bottom-up approach that recognises local initiatives as important actors in the international process of peatland conservation. The Venice Agreement recognises that the well-being of people and peatlands are intimately linked and that thoughtful, responsible and accountable action can protect and restore this unique relationship for generations to come.