The 15th International Conference on Lakes and Wetlands will have a large German delegation, chaired by members and leaders of Global Nature Fund and Living Lakes. The expedition is complemented by representatives of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, the Private Global Business Action Project for Biodiversity of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and large companies such as Nestlé or Kärcher.

Canada is home to the group of freshwater lakes in the world. Living Lakes Canada executive director, Kat Hartwig, participated in the second day of the conference to share the works of protection and restoration of rivers, wetlands and watersheds that take place in the North American country.

This is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and, at the same time, one of the most productive continental fisheries in the world. With the help of Senglong Youk, coordinator of Tonle Sap Lake and executive director of the Fisheries Action Coalition Team (FACT), we will have the opportunity to meet this unique ecosystem in the world for its natural wealth and its vital importance in economic development and social of the area.

Wetlands International is a non-profit organization based in the Netherlands that is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. With delegations around the world, its objective is to stop the deterioration of wetlands and the loss of biodiversity. Different members of this NGO in Linving Lakes 2019 to talk about alliances and business opportunities.

The Lake District in England is known for its rich biodiversity and extreme accessibility. As a consequence, many habitats and species are threatened. The Foundation for the Lake District raises funds among visitors to conserve the landscape and wildlife of the lakes. This is an inspiring example of sustainable development, along with others that are at a Cape in the United Kingdom, which will be shared during the 15th International Conference on Lakes and Wetlands.

Lake Santa Lucia, located within the Humedal Park, is the oldest protected area in Africa and an example of conservation for the whole world. Andrew Venter, director of the African conservation organization Wildtrust, brings this success story to Living Lakes 2019 and talks about long-term cooperation programs between NGOs and rural companies for the protection of lakes.

Switzerland is a country famous for its great mountains and natural lakes, but also for hosting many international organizations and being the European headquarters of the United Nations. The delegation will be headed by Tobias Salathé, principal advisor to the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention, and Peter Bakker, president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCS).

Spain is the country in Europe with the greatest diversity of wetlands. The 15th International Conference on Lakes and Wetlands will be held in Valencia and, therefore, the Spanish delegation will be formed by a wide network of public and private entities: from NGOs to companies, through representatives of the central and regional government.