Lakes are essential for maintaining the well-being of ecosystems and humanity, but they remain vulnerable to the impacts of the triple planetary crisis. The protection, restoration and better management of lakes can help the world combat the triple planetary crises. UNEP seeks to advance sustainable lake management at all levels, facilitate collaboration among Member States, and raise awareness of sustainable lake management at the global level.   

UNEP-DHI supports the work of UNEP in tracking progress and implementing the resolution on sustainable lake management that requests Member States to protect, conserve, restore and ensure the sustainable use of lakes. The primary source of information on the lakes’ resolution is the UNEP Lakes portal.   

UNEP’s Lakes portal provides information about the diversity of lake ecosystems, their importance for human development and planetary health, the interlinked threats they face, and initiatives that UNEP, its partners and you can undertake to help conserve, protect and restore them to their former glory. You can visit the portal to learn more about lakes.