ILEC will host the “World Lake Day 2026 International Event – My Lake, My Story: Creating Environmental, Social, and Economic Value for Lakes,” as part of the “Minna no BIWAKO Expo,” to be held on Thursday, 27 August 2026.

This international event will feature a session that highlights the role of young people in shaping the future of lakes. Youth from Japan, Tanzania, the host country of the 21st World Lake Conference in 2027, as well as Malaysia and Indonesia, will share their initiatives and practical actions for lake conservation in their respective communities.

Through their presentations and exchanges, participants will explore how efforts to protect lakes and water environments can create environmental, social, and economic value for local communities. The event will provide an opportunity to learn from the experiences and ideas of young people from around the world and to reflect together on the future of lakes and the communities they support.

We welcome you to join us either in person or online.

■■■ Event Information ■■■

◆ Date and Time: Thursday, 27 August 2026, 4:00–6:00 p.m. JST
◆ Venue: AEON Hall, AEON Mall Kusatsu
◆ Host: Shiga Prefectural Government/ILEC
◆ Hybrid event (On-site and Online)
◆ Japanese–English simultaneous interpretation available
◆ Free admission
◆ Advance registration is required for online participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-yk0nwVmSaSUWcs6MhZ1WQ (No registration is required for on-site attendance.)

◎ Highlights ◎

● Lake Impact Challenge: Inspiring presentations by youth teams from around the world on their lake conservation initiatives, taking place at the event venue and via live links with Indonesia, Malaysia, and Tanzania.

Please see the attached flyer for further details.