Lesser flamingo flock at sunrise, Lake Magadi, Kenya Aug 27, 2026

Imagine a world without the natural wonders that hold about 90% of Earth"s surface freshwater. Lakes are among our planet"s most valuable resources. More than 117 million lakes cover nearly 4% of Earth"s land surface, yet many face growing pressure from pollution, overuse and climate change.

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