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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Lake Voices: David Quico, Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca, straddling the borders of Peru and Bolivia, is the world’s highest navigable lake and a vital resource for the communities that call it home. Known for its rich biodiversity, including...

Inspiring Innovation: ARCOS Empowers Youth on World Water Day

A Hackathon for Water and Land   In celebration of World Water Day 2025, the Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS), in partnership with the Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB), hosted the second...

South Tonle Sap Multi-Purpose Centre: A Sustainable Eco-Tourism and Community Hub in Cambodia

A Cornerstone for Sustainable Development   The South Tonle Sap Multi-Purpose Centre is set to become a cornerstone for sustainable development in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia. Supported by the...

Young Voices for Wetlands: Ramsar Youth Working Group Launches Global Online Community

In a pivotal move to amplify youth voices in environmental policy and action, the Ramsar Youth Working Group Community (RYWGC) has launched an innovative online platform to connect, empower, and equip...

Strengthening Wetland Conservation: Knowledge Exchange at Wular Lake, India

As part of the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project (LLBCP), the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) organized a multi-stakeholder exposure visit to Wular and Hokersar Lakes in...

Sustainable Farming in Colombia: Agroecology Boosts Food Security and Climate Resilience

In the watersheds of the sacred lagoons of Tota and Fúquene in Colombia, local communities are experiencing firsthand the effects of climate change. Variability in precipitation patterns, prolonged...

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