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Living Lakes brings together young sustainability leaders in Colombia

Living Lakes is proud to announce the fourth edition of the Sustainability Leadership Journey (SLJ), an international gathering that empowers young people to take action for the protection of lakes...

Empowering Communities through Sustainable Land and Livelihood Practices at Lake Sibaya

In the heart of northern KwaZulu-Natal, the Mabasa community is taking important steps towards building a more sustainable future for people and nature. Through the Living Lakes Biodiversity and...

Where Water and Land Converse: Fúquene and Tota Cultivate Biodiversity

Fundación Humedales, in cooperation with the International Climate Initiative (IKI) under the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project (LLBCP), is leading a pioneering process of productive and...

Gaining a New Perspective: A Trainee’s First-Hand Experience of Citizen Science in the SCPW Wetlands BioBlitz

A Trainee’s Send-Off to a Journey in Conservation: For Renz, a new trainee at the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands (SCPW) under the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project...

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...

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