Lakes are of great value to our society. To many people lakes are important for their scenic beauty. Lakes are matchless for their recreational as well as fishing activities. Lakes are the source of natural beauty and the greenery environment. It gives us food in the form of fish and aquatic vegetables. Lake provides rafting for enjoyment, and that are natural reservoirs that provide fresh water to the teeming populations living in cities. Lake provides us water for irrigation and generation of hydroelectric power. Lake water plays important role in reducing daily and seasonal temperature ranges on surrounding environment. It is one of the best indicators for measuring climate change and its impact
National Lake Conservation Development Committee (NLCDC), the organizer of the Conference is one of the national key institutions engaged in the conservation, development, and promotion of lake conservation and wise use of wetlands under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. Since the establishment, NLCDC has become the national partner of International Lake Environment Committee Foundation/Japan (ILEC) to implement the holistic philosophy of Integrated Lake Basin Management (ILBM). This approach recognizes lakes as water body with complex dynamics and intrigue nature.
Therefore, the understanding of the complex dynamics and intrigue nature of lake itself is critically important for the effective conservation and management of lakes and associated resources. This is an emerging issue in lake conservation in Nepal, especially when its complex geography is directly associated with climate change.
In addition, the NLCDC has been organizing seminars and workshops in Nepal and is supporting and coordinating with national and international organizations for the conservation and development of lakes and their resources. To name the few are National Workshop on Lake Conservation for the Tourism Promotion in 2008 and International Workshop on Integrated Lake Basin management for the Sustainability of Himalayan Lakes in 2010). Since then, there is no consolidated discussion regarding the lake conservation and management issues in Nepal. Therefore, this Conference will be an opportunity to take the stock of conservation and wise use of lakes and wetlands in Nepal in particular and the world in general.
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Call for Abstracts
National Lake Conservation Development Committee, the organizer of International Lake Conference 2018 has been organizing seminars and workshops in Nepal and is supporting and coordinating with national and international organizations for the conservation and development of lakes and their resources. To name the few are National Workshop on Lake Conservation for the Tourism Promotion in 2008 and International Workshop on Integrated Lake Basin management for the Sustainability of Himalayan Lakes in 2010). Since then, there is no consolidated discussion regarding the lake conservation and management issues in Nepal.
Therefore, the organizer encourages you to review achievements, practices, progress and challenge related to lakes conservation in the world to feature and highlight the current situation, and to provide recommendations looking for the future and in order to mainstream conservation and wise use of lakes resources.
The International Lake Conference 2018, Executive Committee welcomes your abstracts for presentations. The Call for Abstracts is now open.
Please register by filling the form below or send us your abstract directly to info@ilakeconf.com for evaluation.
Main topics/Sessions
- Lake and Sustainable Tourism
- Lake and Biodiversity
- Lake and Use of Natural Resource/ Agriculture/ Fisheries/ Food Security
- Lake and Climate Change: Impact, Mitigation, and Adaptation
- Lake and Governance
- Lake and Resilient Livelihoods
- Lake and Youth
- Lake and Business/Corporate Sectors
- Lake and Culture
- Integrating Lake Conservation into Development
- Pokhara Session
Submission
• Abstracts must be written in English.
• Abstracts must be submitted through the online form.
• Abstracts must be between 500 to 600 words.
• Authors need to select one of the proposed topics.
• Deadline for submission is 25 April 2018 at info@ilakeconf.com
Evaluation and notification
• Secretariat will organize abstracts of presentation for review by members of International Steering Committee (ISC).
• Members of ISC and secretariat will discuss the acceptance or rejection of abstracts.
• Executive Committee will decide the results and secretariat will notify the results to authors.
Registration and submission
• Presenters will be required to register for the conference.
• Presenters will be requested to submit the final version of abstracts ( max 5 pages).
• Presenters will be requested to plan for a 15-min presentation and 10 minutes for questions and answers.
Important Dates
2 Jan 2018: Abstract submission period opens
25 April 2018: Proposal submission period closes
Note
1. International participants should contact the Secretariat for visa and other requirements.
2. General information, hotel accommodation, meals, the excursion site, climate and other logistics information will be sent after the selection of the abstract.
Contact Address
International Lake Conference 2018 Secretariat
Baneshwor, Kathmandu
Email: info@ilakeconf.com
Website: www.ilakeconf.com