What’s World Lake Day? 🌊
August 27 marks the first-ever World Lake Day, designated by the UN in December 2024. Lakes—natural or man-made—hold over 90% of Earth’s surface freshwater, making them MVPs for our planet’s health.
Why Lakes Are Essential
- Freshwater HQ: Home to most of our surface water.
- Biodiversity hot spot: Supports fish, plants & wildlife.
- Climate & flood control: Lakes regulate temperature and absorb excess water.
- Carbon capture: Stores carbon to help fight climate change.
Asia’s Iconic Lakes 🌏
- India’s Dal Lake – the “Venice of the East” 🚣♂️
- Indonesia’s Lake Toba – a massive volcanic crater lake 🌋
- Cambodia’s Tonle Sap – nature’s flood pulse in motion 💧
- the Chinese mainland’s West Lake – inspiration for poets & painters 🎨
Threats & How You Can Jump In
Overuse, pollution and climate change are putting lakes on thin ice. Here’s your game plan:
- Cut single-use plastics 🚫
- Join local lake clean-ups 🤝
- Use water-monitoring apps to track quality on your phone 📱
Let’s show some love for these blue gems and keep them sparkling for future generations! 💙
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
