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Theme10

Theme05

Theme03

Theme09

Theme07

Thematic Areas

Central Theme: Conserving Lakes and Wetlands for Future

The gamut of subjects covered by the Conference is comprehensive and wide-scoped. It encompasses all aspects of lakes and wetlands. The following Thematic Areas have been identified for the 12th World Lake Conference:

Science of Lakes

  • Inventory and Prioritization
  • Water Quality Surveys and Monitoring
  • Biodiversity & Conservation
  • Eutrophication & Modelling
  • Lake Ecosystem Processes
  • Lake-Catchment Interactions
  • Hydrology & Ecohydrology
  • Biological Monitoring
  • Fisheries, Other Resources, and Human Use
  • Human Impacts and Land Use
  • Lake Littoral Zone and Management

Conservation and Management

  • Conservation and Restoration
  • Pollution Control Technologies
  • Bioremediation and Biomanipulation
  • Constructed Wetlands & Root Zone Treatment Systems
  • Weed Control
  • Eutrophication Reversal
    (e.g., Hypolimnic Withdrawal; Aeration)
  • Catchment Treatment
  • Lake Shore Stabilization/Erosion Control
  • Case Studies

Special Groups of Lakes & Wetlands

  • High Altitude Lakes
  • Shallow Lakes
  • Urban Lakes
  • Arid Zone (desert) Lakes
  • Saline Lakes
  • Case Studies of Major Lakes and Wetlands

Special Sessions

  • Legal / Regulatory Framework
  • Economic Valuation
  • Integrated Water Resource Management
  • Environmental Flow for Lakes
  • Lakes, Wetlands and Climate Change
  • Institutional Mechanisms for Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Marine and Coastal Wetalnds
  • Lake Basin Management Initiative
  • World Lake Vision
  • Remote Sensing & Modern Technology
  • Invasive Species

Social and Economic Aspects

  • Alternative / Supplementary Livelihoods and Entry Point Activities
  • Traditional Communities
  • Community Participation
  • Recreation and Eco-Tourism and Health
  • Lakes and Cultures; Sacred Lakes & Temple Tanks
  • Education & Awareness
  • Role of NGOs
  • Research & Training Needs

Additional topics will be considered by the Scientific Committee on receiving suggestions from interested participants and organisations. Suggestions are welcome for Special Sessions, Workshops and Parallel Events.