13th International Living Lakes Conference
22 - 25 March 2010, Chapala, Mexico
"Lake Management - Challenges in a Changing World"
- Effective Use of Ramsar Management Plans -
Public Conference
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program (pdf)
Official Conference 22 - 23 March 2010
The materials from the round tables are available on the Global Nature Fund website here.
Day 1
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Registration
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Opening Speeches
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Keynote Presentation: Situation and challenges of lakes and wetlands in Latin America
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Introduction of the Ramsar management plan for Lake Chapala.
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Lunch
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Round Tables: Ecological Dimensions of Lake Management
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Presentations of the results of round tables; summary of the day
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Dinner
Day 2
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Keynote Presentation: Lake and ecosystem services
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Round Tables: Economic Dimensions of Lake Management
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Presentations of the results of round tables
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Lunch
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Round Tables: Social Dimensions of Lake Management
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Presentations of the results of round tables; summary of the day
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Final Statement: Management of Ramsar Site Lake Chapala – a positive example for
Latin America or a “Paper Tiger”? -
Closing remarks
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Dinner
Post Event "Roadshows" 24 - 25 March 2010
The first tour was to the municipailites of Poncitlán, Ocotlán, and Jamay. The second day toured Tuxcueca and Tizapán el Alto on the south side of the lake. For both days, groups of conference delegates met with local fishermen's groups and with groups of school children to discuss the lake and its issues.
Photos from the Roadshow trips are available here
Complete Programme of the 13th Living
Lakes Conference
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