Promoting SLM: Co-Creating a Better Future

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Sat. 2024

Sep. 28
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Japan Time (UTC+9)

Part 1 International Panel Discussion (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)“Are Lakes Sustainable?”Part 2 Round Table (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)“Sustainable Lake Management with Global Youth ～Toward WLC20”

Registration for free: https://tinyurl.com/msspjhkc

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Sustainable Lake Management

The Japan World
Exposition 1970
Commemorative Fund
Grant Program in FY2024

Promoting SLM: Co-Creating a Better Future
Following the resolution of the United Nations Environment Assembly, "Sustainable Lake Management (SLM)" has gainedinternational attention, with the following points being emphasized:◆ Countermeasures against climate change and improving water quality◆ Creation of symbolic days and events, such as "World Lake Day"
◆ Collaboration between scientists and policymakers, as well as participation from the younger generation
In response, ILEC will organize a forum, inviting domestic and international experts, government officials, internationalorganizations, enterprises, and young leaders to discuss solutions for the future.

Part 1
10：00 am – 12:00 pm

International Panel Discussion “Are Lakes Sustainable?”

The following three points will be discussed to explore the theme "Are Lakes Sustainable?":① “Source-to-Sea” Approach: The importance of considering lakes, rivers, and oceans as an interconnected systemfrom their water sources to their endpoints.
② Significance of “World Lake Day”: The potential impact of raising awareness about the importance of lakes.
③ Social Efforts for the Next Generation: Education and support for sustainable lake management.

10：00

Opening Remarks: Kazuhiko Takemoto (President, ILEC)

10：05

Background and Purpose of Panel Discussion: Masahisa Nakamura (Vice President, ILEC)

10：15

Introducing Panels/Short Presentation (5min./each)
Inge Retnowati (Director, Inland Waters and Mangrove Rehabilitation, Ministry of Environment andForestry, Indonesia)

Yoshihiro Mizutani (Manager, Marine Environment Division, Water and Air Environment Bureau,
Ministry of the Environment, Japan)

Naoya Yamamoto (Director, Lake Biwa Conservation and Restoration Division, Shiga Prefecture)
Sergio Antonio Silva (Honorific Professor, University of Guanajuato, Mexico;
Visiting Professor, SOKA University, Japan)

David Hamilton (Professor, Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, Australia)
Patrick M’mayi (Programme Management Officer, Early Warning & Assessment Division, UNEP)

Megumi Kodama (Manager, Taneya Club Harie Management Division)
Walter Rast (Chair, ILEC Scientific Committee)

11：00

Panel Discussion

11：55

Closing Remarks: Yasuo Takahashi (Director, ILEC; Institute for Global Environmental
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Sustainable Lake Management

The Japan World
Exposition 1970
Commemorative Fund
Grant Program in FY2024

Promoting SLM: Co-Creating a Better FuturePart 2
1：30 am – 3:00 pm

Round Table --- Youth Activity Introduction, Discussions Toward WLC20, and World Lake Day“Sustainable Lake Management with Global Youth ～Toward WLC20”

At the 20th World Lake Conference (WLC20) to be held in Brisbane, Australia, in July 2025, ILEC will launch an online
platform to consolidate the activities of youth contributing to SLM. Young politicians, researchers, and students fromJapan, Mexico, Australia, the Philippines, Hungary, Uganda and others will share their youth-powered activities andknowledge with the world, including their own research, eco-tourism, and environmental conservation activities thatinvolve citizens through the use of apps. Now we will call for the participation of youth globally and support for theestablishment of “World Lakes Day.”

1：30Making Youth Activities Sustainable MC: Mana Kubozono (Ritsumeikan University)

1：35

Introducing Youth Activities
Japan ・・・・・・・ 1. Ecotourism following the path of water (Seian University of Art and Design)
2. Activities to remove invasive aquatic plants(IVUSA: International Volunteer University Student Association)
3. Garbage application and river environment conservation(Doshisha University)
Mexico ・・・・・・ Study of Epicontinental Aquatic Ecosystem(National Autonomous University of Mexico)
Australia ・・・・・ Automated and dynamic freshwater ecosystem mapping(University of New South Wales)
Philippines ・・・ Project TRIBE: Taytay River Initiatives for a Better Environment(Local Government Unit of Taytay, Province of Rizal)
Hungary ・・・・・ Study of Freshwater Microalgae (HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research)
Uganda ・・・・・ Involvement of Youth to Integrated Water Resources Management(University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences)◆ Others
Youth Ramsar Japan

Indonesia

Australia (Eco-tourism / The Hotel School Australia) (TBD)

2：30

Discussion

2：55

Toward WLC20 “Way Forward”

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FoNow Seeking Sponsorsfor WLC20 Participation Support
Save Water, Save Lakes
Let's think and act together for the lake's future!
The World Lake Conference (WLC) is a significant international gathering where a diverse range of people from around theworld, including experts, government officials, local authorities, enterprises, locals, students, and children, come together
to exchange opinions and information on environmental issues and solutions related to lakes and their basins.
The momentous 20th conference (WLC20) will be held in Brisbane, Australia, in July 2025. We, at ILEC, aim to provide aplatform for as many individuals as possible to participate and share their activities and solutions. However, for individuals
from developing countries and younger generations, the financial burden of travel and participation fees is significant,making it difficult to send everyone.
Therefore, we are seeking sponsors to support the participation of individuals from developing countries and youngergenerations at WLC20. Your generous contributions will be used to cover travel expenses, participation fees, and otheroperational costs associated with WLC20.
Your support will provide opportunities for many individuals to participate and contribute to the future of lakes. We
sincerely appreciate your support.

OPTIONS

300USD

Benefits (Applicable to All Options)■Display your Organization’s logos and website links- on the donation page of the ILEC website,- on the WLC20 page of the ILEC website.

500USD■Display your Organization’s logos- in event materials hosted by ILEC and in the ILEC newsletter,

1000USD- at the photo spots (interview boards) planned for the WLC20 venue.
For more information,please visit our web site

https://www.ilec.or.jp/en/support
Email: kifu@ilec.or.jp

Tel: +81-77-568-4567

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