Living Lakes Network

🌱 Sustainable Farming in Colombia: Agroecology Boosts Food Security and Climate Resilience🌍 In Lake Tota and Fúquene Lagoon, farmers are tackling climate challenges through agroecology, thanks to Fundacion Humedales and the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project (LLBCP). 💡 Mujeres de la Tierra: 110 women manage 60 agroecological gardens, boosting food security with techniques like rainwater harvesting, crop rotation, and organic farming. 🌳 Sustainable Farming with the Biodiversity Performance Tool (BPT): ✅ Agroforestry & silvopastoral systems – Enhance biodiversity & carbon capture ✅ Soil conservation & water protection – Improve resilience & sustainability 🚀 A model for regenerative agriculture! These farmers prove traditional knowledge + innovation = a climate-resilient future. Healthy lakes mean a healthy planet! Let’s support Living Lakes and local communities working to protect our water, restore biodiversity, and build climate resilience. Follow Living Lakes and be part of the movement to safeguard our lakes and wetlands! 🌍💙 📖 You can read the whole article here! 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6cXgjBf Global Nature Fund International Climate Initiative #MujeresDeLaTierra #Agroecology #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #FundaciónHumedales #LivingLakes #NatureBasedSolutions

🌿 Celebrating Wetlands Together! 🌍 We’re thrilled to see Qs Impact Kigali Council and ARCOS Network championing wetland restoration under the Living Lakes Network! The Nyandungu Eco-Park is a fantastic example of how wetlands can drive biodiversity, eco-tourism, and community resilience. Together, we can value, protect, and inspire! 💚 #LivingLakes #WetlandRestoration #Biodiversity #Sustainability #WetlandsDay2025

🌿 Upcoming Living Lakes Webinar: Certifications for Enhanced Wetland Management 🌍 How can certifications help improve wetland management in key sectors like agriculture, tourism, aquaculture, and carbon sequestration? 🌱🌊 Join us on February 18, 2024, from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC, as we explore the role of certification standards in promoting sustainable practices, CO2 sequestration, and ecosystem preservation. 📢 Speakers: 🔹 Marion Hammerl – Managing Director of Lake Constance Foundation & President of Global Nature Fund (honorary position) 🔹 Marco Giraldo – Managing Partner at TourCert 🔹 Ulrich Malessa – Head of International Projects at OroVerde - Tropical Forest Foundation 🔹 Md. Maksudur Rahman – Chief Executive at Bangladesh Environment and Development Society 💡 Key discussion points: ✅ The role of certifications in wetland conservation ✅ Case studies from tourism, agriculture, and aquaculture ✅ Standards like CO2 sequestration and REDD+ 📍 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e2N-X-dq 🔁 Share this with your network and help us promote sustainable wetland management! TourCert, OroVerde – Tropical Forest Foundation, Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS) Global Nature Fund International Climate Initiative #LivingLakes #WetlandConservation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions

🌿🌎 Living Lakes Latam Meets at Lake Atitlán! 🌎🌿 From February 3 to 8, organizations from Guatemala, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Germany are gathering at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, to exchange experiences and strengthen regional cooperation for lake and wetland conservation. The meeting will focus on sustainable practices, ecosystem restoration, institutional coordination, and environmental education, fostering collaboration to protect these vital ecosystems. This exchange is part of broader efforts to promote sustainable management and resilience of lakes and wetlands across Latin America. 💙 Global Nature Fund, Instituto Corazón de la Tierra, Fundacion Humedales, Asociación Vivamos Mejor Guatemala, Autoridad Binacional del Lago Titicaca - ALT, CEBSE, Inc., International Climate Initiative #LivingLakes #LakeAtitlán #WetlandConservation #SustainableFuture #Biodiversity

🌿 Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2025 with Living Lakes! 🌿 Wetlands are among the most biodiverse and climate-resilient ecosystems, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. This World Wetlands Day, members of the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project (LLBCP) unite their voices with RAMSAR’s global message, protecting wetlands for our common future. 🎥 Watch our special video featuring inspiring messages from LLBCP members across 🌎🌍🌏, sharing their commitment to wetland protection, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation. 🔹 Why does it matter? Wetlands store carbon, support local communities, and provide freshwater, making them essential for people and the planet. Yet, over 50% of wetlands have been lost in the last century, making collective action more urgent than ever. 💬 Join the movement! 📢 Share your message for wetlands! 💡 Tag organizations and policymakers who can make a difference. 🌱 Engage in conservation initiatives in your region. Together, we can protect and restore these invaluable ecosystems for future generations. 🌊💙 🔗 Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/dayv_J23 #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2025 #LivingLakes #Ramsar #Wetlands #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions Global Nature Fund, Bodensee-Stiftung, Action for Environmental Sustainability, Autoridad Binacional del Lago Titicaca - ALT, EMACE Foundation of Sri Lanka, Instituto Corazón de la Tierra, NEWSforNature, Nagenahiru Foundation, Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc., WILDTRUST OFFICIAL, International Climate Initiative, Fisheries Action Coalition Team, Fundacion Humedales

🌿 Empowering Future Conservation Leaders in South Africa! 🌿 Trainees from WILDTRUST OFFICIAL, a proud partner of the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project (LLBCP), have embarked on an inspiring journey to protect South Africa’s vital freshwater ecosystems. 🌍 Through hands-on fieldwork and training, these future leaders will gain the skills needed to address pressing biodiversity and climate challenges. Together, we’re strengthening wetlands and lakes as powerful Nature-Based Solutions for a sustainable future. 💧 📖 Discover their journey: https://lnkd.in/dmt3Epf8 Global Nature Fund International Climate Initiative #LLBCP #Wildtrust #YouthLeadership #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #WetlandsConservation #LivingLakesNetwork

Wetlands sustain some of the most unique life forms on our planet. They are home to 40% of the world's plant and animal #species, despite covering only about 6% of Earth's surface. 🌎 Let’s find out how they are the lifelines for global #biodiversity. 👉 Safeguarding and restoring our wetlands is vital to sustaining the delicate balance between people, nature, and our shared future. #WeNeedWetlands to mitigate #climatechange, ensure #WaterResilience, and limit #BiodiversityLoss. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grFmSzn via Wetlands International

🌍 Welcome to Our New Newsletter: Lake Voices! We’re excited to introduce Lake Voices, a space dedicated to sharing inspiring stories from individuals and communities working tirelessly to protect lakes and wetlands around the world. Through this series, we’ll feature both new stories and revisit some of the incredible voices we’ve highlighted before—because their efforts deserve to be heard. 📣 Our First Edition features Disna Priyangani, Women's Community Coordinator for the Family Farm Initiative at Madampa Lake in Sri Lanka with Nagenahiru Foundation. As part of the Living Lakes Biodiversity & Climate Project (LLBCP), Disna empowers women in sustainable farming, helping to protect the lake’s ecosystem while uplifting local families. 🌿 Discover how this initiative blends community empowerment and conservation to create lasting impact. Stay tuned for more voices that champion sustainability, biodiversity, and the protection of our vital freshwater ecosystems! 💧 International Climate Initiative Global Nature Fund #LivingLakes #LakeVoices #Sustainability #Biodiversity #WetlandConservation #Empowerment

🌍 Proud to Support Education and Sustainability! The EMACE Foundation of Sri Lanka, part of the Living Lakes Network, participated in the SERSA 2024 Symposium, promoting sustainable education and teacher empowerment in South Asia. 👏 Together, we’re building a future where education and conservation go hand in hand! #LivingLakes #Sustainability #EducationForChange #TeacherEmpowerment #SouthAsia

🌿 Join Us for an Webinar on Wetlands and Climate Change: Biodiversity Credits & Teal Carbon as new tools in financing wetland restoration This webinar explores the critical relationship between wetlands and climate change, focusing on current trends, consequences, and the associated risks. We will discuss the vital role wetlands play in climate mitigation, particularly through teal carbon—the carbon captured and stored in wetland ecosystems. 🌍 The session will also introduce biodiversity credits as a tool for financing wetland restoration protecting and enhancing wetlands to combat climate change. 📅 Date: January 21, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM UTC 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with experts in the field. Global Nature Fund International Climate Initiative Fundación Global Nature LIFE Institute rePLANET 🔗 Register Now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dSy-dFGp #Webinars #LLAcademy #TealCarbon