Today is the first #WorldLakeDay! 🏞️ Lakes are vital #ForNature, climate resilience & freshwater supply, but are degrading rapidly.

Urbanization is a major cause of lake losses in many countries.

.— @ipbes Global Assessment

Explore restoration solutions with @unep & @fao https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/lakes

From the Blue Community Kisumu Youth Water Sanitation Hygiene Parliament in Kenya: 
This #WorldLakeDay, we honor the heartbeat of our region — Lake Victoria. Protecting it means safeguarding livelihoods, biodiversity, and the well-being of future generations.
#BlueCommunityAfrica

From the Blue Community Kisumu Youth Water Sanitation Hygiene Parliament in Kenya: 
This #WorldLakeDay, we honor the heartbeat of our region — Lake Victoria. Protecting it means safeguarding livelihoods, biodiversity, and the well-being of future generations.
#BlueCommunityAfrica

World Lake Day, la prima Giornata Mondiale dei Laghi! Un tuffo di bellezza, natura e curiosità da ogni angolo del pianeta. 💙✨

#worldlakeday #giornatamondialedeilaghi #laghi #acqua #natura #sostenibilità #italianlakes #perfettamentechic

http://perfettamentechic.com/2025/08/27/good-morning-world-lake-day/

RT by @EU_ENV: Exciting news! 💙

In a process initiated by Indonesia 🇮🇩, the #UNGA has designated 27 August as #WorldLakeDay, recognizing the importance of sustainable lake management.

Lakes sustain life: they support biodiversity, regulate climate, and are crucial for millions globally.
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https://nitter.privacydev.net/UNEP_Europe/status/1877671824718180661#m