Amongst them are the Nile, the Volta, the Irrawaddy and the Mekong. Freshwaters are fundamental to human life and wildlife - action to conserve their diversity and maintain their productivity is well overdue. International co-operation is needed to protect the world's great rivers and lakes. The report will be distributed widely to encourage nations to tackle freshwater issues in their national action plans for biodiversity. The report costs pounds 15 sterling plus postage and packing.
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Preparation of the report was made possible by generous support from freshwater scientists and conservationists worldwide. Particular thanks go to members of the IUCN Species Survival Commission.