17th World Lake Conference (Ibaraki 2018)

Harmonious Coexistence of Humans and Lakes -Toward Sustainable Ecosystem Services-

  • More than 5,000 participants attended from all over the world

  • Remarks from the governor of Ibaraki on the opening ceremony

  • Excursion to experience the ecosystem services of lakes

  • Each group of students explains their activities

17th World Lake Conference (Ibaraki 2018)
Theme
Harmonious Coexistence of Humans and Lakes -Toward Sustainable Ecosystem Services-
Venue
Ibaraki Prefecture
Tsukuba International Congress Center
Dates
October 15-19, 2018
Participants Statistics
Total Round Number:5,500(Including Overseas:1,000, Student Conference:1,300)
Countries / Regions:50
Support Enterprise:60
Satellite Events Participants:43,000
Hosts
Ibaraki Prefectural Government, The International Lake Environment Committee Foundation
Co-Hosts
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Ministry of the Environment (MOE),
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Tsuchiura City, Tsukuba City,
Kasumigaura City, The Association of Lake Hinuma, Registered Ramsar Site 
Participants Statistics
Total Round Number:5,500(Including Overseas:1,000, Student Conference:1,300)
Countries / Regions:50
Support Enterprise:60
Satellite Events Participants:43,000