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The Living Lakes Network is an international partnership of 130 members working in more than 60 countries to protect and restore lakes and wetlands around the world. For over 20 years, the Network has engaged with NGOs, governments, indigenous peoples and local communities to conserve critical habitats, strengthen sustainable livelihoods and educate on the benefits provided by lakes and wetlands.

Our approach

Deploying Nature
Based Solutions

Sharing
Knowledge

Improving
Policies

Following
Youth Leaders

Why Lakes?

Lakes, wetlands and other freshwater bodies are the life support systems of the Earth. Ensuring their health and sustainable use is essential to fight the climate and biodiversity crisis, and for the wellbeing of billions of people.

Biodiversity & Climate Project

Our iniciatives on the ground cover 10 countries, with our partners working together in a joint, cordinated effort to catalyze lake conservation over 5 years.

Cambodia

Tonlé Sap Lake

Tonlé Sap Lake

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Colombia

Tota Lake

Tota Lake

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Colombia

Lake Fúquene

Lake Fúquene

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India

Deepor Beel

Deepor Beel

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Malawi

Lake Malawi

Lake Malawi

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Mexico

Lake Chapala

Lake Chapala

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Peru

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca

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Philippines

Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay

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Philippines

Paligui Wetland

Paligui Wetland

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Rwanda

Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu

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Sri Lanka

Bolgoda Lake

Bolgoda Lake

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Sri Lanka

Lake Madampe

Lake Madampe

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South Africa

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

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What´s New

Read the latest news & stories on lake conservation.

LIVING LAKES position paper for Conference of the Parties COP29

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Lake Voices: David Barbosa, Lake Chapala

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Young Environmental Leaders Drive Global Conservation Efforts at the Third Sustainability Leadership Journey

The Third Sustainability Leadership Journey (SLJ), held in St. Lucia, South Africa in September 2024, brought together passionate young leaders and conservationists from across the globe to engage in...

Thriving Ecosystems and Community Prosperity: The Lake Madampa Biodiversity Initiative

Located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka near Ambalangoda, Lake Madampa is not just a serene waterbody but a burgeoning hub of biodiversity. This coastal, brackish water lagoon covers an area of 1.8...

Historic Victory for Nature: EU Council Adopts Nature Restoration Law

In a triumphant moment for Europe’s natural heritage, the EU Environmental Council has adopted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). This landmark legislation marks a significant milestone for Europe’s...

Lake Voices: Pragyan Gautam, Deepor Beel

Deepor Beel,  located southwest of the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati city in the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India, is an essential wetland. It is the state’s only Ramsar site...

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