Title:
Support of the Proclamation of the
“1st World Lake Day”
Author: Mr. Ulf Doerner
Seconded by: Dr. R. J. Rao
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WHEREAS,

Lake systems & wetlands including their tributaries sustain a complex bio-diversity providing a habitat for innumerable species of flora and fauna;

Lake systems & wetlands are particularly vital for the survival of migratory species;

The importance of lake systems & wetlands have been recognized under the Ramsar Convention (UNESCO);

Lake systems & wetlands including their tributaries are increasingly compromised and impacted upon by encroaching infrastructure and development activities, utilization of both water reserves and natural resources; and hence

The pollution of water reserves provide an imminent threat to the bio-diversity;

The Global Nature Fund has initiated the proclamation of the "1^st World Lake Day" scheduled for the 15^th November 1998, under the Living Lakes Program, a network of lakes and wetlands which are of international importance;

The 6^th World Wilderness Congress resolves that:

• The proclamation of the 1^st World Lake Day on 15^th November 1998 is supported and it shall be an annual event to enhance the awareness of the importance of preserving the integrity of Lake systems & wetlands, hence its bio-diversity;
• The creation of a network of lakes and wetlands, such as the initiative of the Living Lakes Program under the Global Nature Fund’s advocacy, which provides a forum for civil society organizations to address issues relevant to the sustainability of these areas.

Sponsored by:

Mr. Ulf Doerner
International Scientific Advisor to the Wilderness Leadership School,
South Africa,
Ingen. Fur Umwellttechnik, Simmernstabey,
Muenchen D-8084, Germany
Tel: +49-89-362-682
Fax: +49-89-363-625
E-mail: ulf_doerner@aol.com / ulf_doerner@compuserve.com

Seconded by
Dr. R. J. Rao, Jiwaji University, India