World Lake Conference (WLC)

The history of the World Lake Conference (WLC) dates back to the Shiga Conference on Conservation and Management of World Lake Environment of 1984, known as LECS’84, which was held on the shore of Lake Biwa, Japan. The aim of the LECS’ 84, which was to contribute to promoting scientific approaches in the world lake basin management, has been inherited to the World Lake Conferences held in various parts of the world including USA, Hungary, China, Italy, Argentina, Denmark, Kenya, India, Indonesia and Japan.

 

Today, the Conference is globally recognized as a place for multi-sectoral participants (i.e., academia, government, citizens, NGOs and enterprises) to exchange their views and experiences on the sustainable management of lakes and their basins.

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Past World Lake Conference

17th World Lake Conference (Ibaraki 2018)

17th World Lake Conference (Ibaraki 2018)
Theme
Harmonious Coexistence of Humans and Lakes -Toward Sustainable Ecosystem Services-
Venue
Ibaraki Prefecture
Dates
October 15-19, 2018
Participants Statistics
Total Round Number:5,500(Including Overseas:1,000, Student Conference:1,300)
Countries / Regions:50
Support Enterprise:60
Satellite Events Participants:43,000
Hosts
Ibaraki Prefectural Government, The International Lake Environment Committee Foundation
Related Site
http://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/seikatsukankyo/kantai/kosyou/wlc.html

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14th World Lake Conference (AUSTIN 2011)

14th World Lake Conference (AUSTIN 2011)
Theme
Lakes, Rivers, Groundwater and Coastal Areas: Understanding Linkages
Venue
Austin, Texas, USA
Dates
31 October- 4 November, 2011
Hosts
Texas State University, Co-Host: Meadows Center for Water and the Environment (formerly River Systems Institute)

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11th World Lake Conference (Kenya 2005)

11th World Lake Conference (Kenya 2005)
Theme
Management of Lake Basins for their Sustainable Use: Global Experiences and African Issues
Venue
Nairobi, Kenya
Dates
31 October – 4 November, 2005
Hosts
Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Kenya, ILEC

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9th World Lake Conference (Biwako 2001)

9th World Lake Conference (Biwako 2001)
Theme
Partnership for sustainable life in lake environments: Making global freshwater mandates work
Venue
Otsu City, Shiga, Japan
Dates
11 – 16 November, 2001
Hosts
Gov. of Shiga Prefecture, Co-Hosts: Ministries of Env., Land and Transportation, Labor and Health,Otsu City, Public Corporation for Water Resource Development, ILEC

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7th World Lake Conference (Lacar 1997)

7th World Lake Conference (Lacar 1997)
Theme
Keep the natural lake environment clean for future generations
Venue
Sanmartin de Los Andes City, Argentina
Dates
26 – 31 October, 1997
Hosts
INA, Co-Hosts: Min. of Public Economy Service, Sanmartin de Los Andes City, ILEC

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6th World Lake Conference (Kasumigaura 1995)

6th World Lake Conference (Kasumigaura 1995)
Theme
Harmonizing human life with lakes toward the sustainable use of lakes
Venue
Tsukuba & Tsuchiura Cities, Ibaraki, Japan
Dates
23 – 27 October, 1995
Hosts
Gov. of Ibaraki Prefecture, Co-Hosts: Ministries of Env. and Construction,Tsukuba & Tsuchiura Cities, Tsukuba University, ILEC

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3rd World Lake Conference (Balaton 1988)

3rd World Lake Conference (Balaton 1988)
Theme
Environmental Issues on lakes such as eutrophication, acidification, toxic substances, modeling, approaches to rehabilitation and roles of stakeholders
Venue
Kesthey City, Hungary
Dates
12 – 17 September, 1988

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