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Farmers in Candaba Embrace Their Role as Environmental Stewards

Building a Farming Community Around Water Access The Macagatal Irrigators’ Association (MIA) has long been a cornerstone of the agricultural landscape in Barangay Paligui, Candaba, Pampanga –...

Wetlands are recognized as a global solution to address climate and biodiversity challenges

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has approved a historic motion to be presented at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi from 9 to 15 October. The proposal...

The SCPW Youth Ecological Camps: Securing the Next Generation of Wetland Conservation Advocates

Looking Back: A Teen Camper’s Journey Toward Sustainability   In October 2023, the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) hosted the Sustainability Leadership Journey, a...

Butterfly Gardens Around Madampa Lake: Blending Conservation, Community, and Well-being

The Nagenahiru Foundation, through the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project, has introduced an inspiring initiative around Madampa Lake – the creation of open air butterfly gardens.  ...

Lake Titicaca Leads the Way in Native Fish Restoration and Community Resilience

Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable body of water in the world, is facing a concerning ecological crisis due to the accelerated decline of its native species, mainly from the genus Orestias (yellow...

Living Lakes partners bring wetlands to the forefront at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is held every four years, bringing together governments, civil society organisations, Indigenous Peoples’ groups, scientists and businesses from all over the...

World Lake Day: GNF and Living Lakes Network nominate Lake Kivu as “Living Lakes Lake of the Year 2025”

Lake Kivu, located between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been declared “Living Lakes Lake of the Year 2025” by the international Living Lakes Network and the Global Nature Fund...

Expert Voices: Supun Lahiru Prakash, Sri Lanka

The LLBCP Expert Pool is a key initiative of the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project, connecting leaders in lake and wetland conservation across the globe. This interview features T. G...

Charting a New Course for Wetlands: Outcomes of Ramsar COP15 in Zimbabwe

Gathering at Victoria Falls: A Global Commitment. The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15) took place in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe...

Exploring Wetland Rehabilitation For Mountain Communities

How upland stream restoration and donga reclamation under the LLBCP Replication Project support healthier wetlands Across the Northern Drakensberg catchments of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa...

Midway Milestone: Living Lakes Project Reports Strong Gains in 2024

The Living Lakes Biodiversity & Climate Project (LLBCP) has reached the midpoint of its five-year timeline with a clear message: action on lakes and wetlands is accelerating. Launched in August...

Nature- and Community-Based Solutions for Reviving the Bolgoda Lake Wetland Ecosystem

Restoring a Lake, Reviving a Legacy   Bolgoda Lake Sri Lanka’s largest natural freshwater lake flows through the Colombo and Kalutara districts, nourishing a vibrant network of wetlands, mangrove...

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