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27 August 2025

World Lake Day: Preserving the Aquatic Ecosystems of Central Asia

Each year, the global environmental community marks World Lake Day on 27 August, established by the United Nations General Assembly. This day is intended to highlight the vital role of lakes and freshwater ecosystems in the life of our planet, which are now under serious threat due to overexploitation, pollution, and climate change.

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Kazakhstan Astana 01000, Manilik Country, 11/1, Building of Kazhydromet, office 207
Kyrgyzstan Bishkek 720005, 142 Gorky str., office 410,
Tajikistan Dushanbe Shamsi street 5/1
Uzbekistan Tashkent Prospect Bunyodkor, house 7, office 217