News: On August 27, 2025, the world celebrated World Lakes Day, established by UN resolution (A/RES/79/142). This day aims to draw attention to the need to protect freshwater and coastal water bodies, which play a key role in maintaining biodiversity, providing drinking water, and regulating climate. According to the UN, more than 3 billion people depend on fresh water from lakes, but many water bodies are under threat due to pollution, climate change, and overexploitation. On this day, lake cleanup campaigns, educational initiatives, and discussions of global strategies for water resource conservation were held.
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