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Vol. 48 ILEC Information Delivery□■We would like to share with you three pieces of information.
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1. Save the dates for WLC19
2. The "Repository" and "Book of extended abstracts" for WLC18 (the previous conference) have been
published!
3. Cooperation for FY2022 Seminar on Regional Understanding “Lake Biwa” by JICA Kansai◎1. Save the dates for WLC19
The Lake Balaton Development Coordination Agency and ILEC are pleased to announce that the 19thWorld Lake Conference (WLC19) to be held on the shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary, has been set for
November 7 to 9, 2023.
At WLC19, presentations and discussions will be held on a variety of themes to find a balance between theobjectives of lake conservation and the economic and natural use of lakes for sustainable lake management.
This will be the second time in 35 years, since 1988, that the conference will be held on the shores of Lake
Balaton in Hungary, the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. We sincerely look forward to yourparticipation.
WLC19 official site: https://www.worldlakeconference-balaton.hu/en◎2. The "Repository" and "Book of extended abstracts" for WLC18 (the previous conference) have been
published!
We have included the links on our website (under the section for WLC Deliverables), so please take a look.
ILEC website: https://www.ilec.or.jp/en/wlc/wlc-10986

◎3. Cooperation for FY2022 Seminar on Regional Understanding “Lake Biwa” by JICA Kansai
On March 3rd, 2023, lectures were given as part of the FY2022 Seminar on Regional Understanding
Program “Lake Biwa” by JICA Kansai, in response to their request.
This program, which is now in its fourth year, was held in a hybrid format with 14 participants attending
onsite and approximately 190 applicants from 57 universities nationwide online.
In the morning, Dr. Nakamura, ILEC vice president, gave a lecture on “Understanding the Development andImportance of Lake Biwa,” followed by a lecture in the afternoon by Professor Ide from the University ofShiga Prefecture on “Resident Activities during Japan’s High Growth Period.” During the Q&A session,various questions were asked about water treatment systems, hydroelectric power, soap movements, MLGs,and more, leading to lively exchanges of ideas.
Although it was a short one-day program, we hope that it served as an opportunity for students from various
countries who participated to deepen their awareness of the importance and issues surrounding lakes andreservoirs.
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The seminar on regional understanding is implemented by JICA Kansai. This program introduces examplesof the Kansai area’s history, development, and experience to long-term trainees (international students)
studying at graduate schools in the Kansai area to convey the region’s modern and contemporary growth anddevelopment experience.
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