We are delighted to welcome you to the 20th World Lake Conference held in Brisbane, Australia, 21-25 July 2025. Register your interest to keep up to date with the latest Conference news and information, including program launch and key deadlines: https://mailchi.mp/e10a19cad02d/20th-world-lake-conference-2025-save-the-date

■ Dates: July 21 (Monday) to July 25 (Friday), 2025
■ Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
■ Theme: “Lakes as Sentinels for Integrated River Basin Management”
■ Hosts: Griffith University, International Lake Environment Committee (ILEC)
■ Target Participants: Academics, international organizations, local governments, enterprises, NGOs, students, and local communities
■ Official Website: https://www.wlc20.org/
■ Additional Information: The ILEC official website also provides updates about the WLC20: https://www.ilec.or.jp/en/wlc/wlc-14232

This 20th World Lake Conference will be held in Oceania for the very first time, as previous conferences have been hosted in four other continents.

The winding Brisbane River, known as the “Brown Snake,” is undergoing efforts to turn its waters blue in anticipation of the sustainable and carbon-neutral Olympics in 2032. This conference will address the connectivity between rivers and lakes, integrated approaches to land and water management, and challenges in subtropical and tropical regions.

Brisbane enjoys a mild average temperature of 20°C even in July, which is winter in Australia. We look forward to seeing you at WLC20!