On July 15, 2026, ILEC received a generous donation of 250,000 yen from Kansai Mirai Bank, Limited. We sincerely appreciate their understanding of ILEC’s mission and their kind contribution.

This donation will be meaningfully used to support the operation of an event to be jointly organized by ILEC and Shiga Prefecture on World Lake Day, a United Nations commemorative day now in its second year, on August 27 at AEON Mall Kusatsu in Shiga Prefecture.

The event will feature a session aimed at inspiring the next generation of youth leaders to shape the future of lakes. Youth from Japan, Tanzania, which will host the 21st World Lake Conference in 2027, as well as Malaysia and Indonesia, will be connected online to share their initiatives and practical actions for the future of lakes. Through these exchanges, the session will promote international dialogue, inspire new ideas and actions, and encourage collaboration among youth across regions