Sustainable Lake Management Online Course

A new online course developed by UNEP, UNEP-DHI Centre, ILEC and Cap-Net UNDP on sustainable lake management is now open. Register for this free online course at https://cap-net.org/slm/

Natural and artificial lakes store nearly 90% of all liquid surface fresh water on the planet and are vital to economies, societies and ecosystems worldwide. Yet, these ecosystems face increasing pressure from biodiversity loss, pollution and rising temperatures. Recognizing these threats, in March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a landmark resolution on Sustainable Lake Management (SLM). It calls on countries to protect, conserve, restore, and sustainably use lakes and reservoirs, while integrating them into national and regional development plans.

In this course, participants will be introduced to the new proposed definition of SLM and its foundational principles. Participants will also learn how to determine lake baseline status, and develop components of a lake recovery plan, including effective monitoring and evaluation. Additionally, various tools and technologies, including nature-based solutions and components of effective governance and stakeholder management will be explored. Finally, various financing mechanisms available for SLM, and guidance on accessing, them will be presented.

Register for this free online course at https://cap-net.org/slm/