Day 1

Effects of the Water Physico-Chemical Conditions to the Water Mercury Levels of Palawan Quick Silver Mines, Inc. Pit Lake and Tagburos River in Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City During the Dry Season Using Multivariate Analysis

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Author(s): Royette Posadas Email (s): royette.posadas@gmail.com Institution or organization of origin: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau Country: Philippines Abstract The study aimed to determine the factors that affects the mercury levels and determine the similarities of the pit lake and Tagburos River (in terms of water quality) during the dry season in … Read more

Citizen science on water quality monitoring in Laguna de Bay: Towards a sustainable transformative strategic plan in environmental monitoring

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Author(s): Mary Grace Maribao Email (s): mgfb.maribao2020@gmail.com Institution or organization of origin: University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Country: Philippines Abstract This study focused on exploring and understanding the social drivers of environment-based initiatives of citizen scientists in the Philippine setting, particularly at Laguna de Bay. The study employed the qualitative phenomenological research design anchored on the worldview … Read more

Microplastic Characterization and Concentration in Surface Waters of Lakes Sampaloc and Yambo in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines

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Author(s): Fatima Natuel Email (s): fanatuel@up.edu.ph Institution or organization of origin: University of the Philippines – Los Baños Country: Philippines Abstract One of today’s emerging environmental issues is the accumulation of plastics in the aquatic environment. Plastic debris comes in all shapes and sizes, which includes microplastics that are less than 5 millimeters in length. This type of plastic … Read more

Economic valuation of ecosystem services of three reservoirs and their importance for lake governance in Malaysia

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Author(s): Zati Sharip Email (s): ztsharip2@gmail.com Institution or organization of origin: National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) Country: Malaysia Abstract Economic valuation of ecosystem services has been identified as important research in the National Blueprint for Lakes and Reservoir Development in Malaysia in 2015. As such, the economic valuation of ecosystem services was carried out in three reservoirs … Read more

Villager’s Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Ecosystem Management of Lagoon: A locality study in Thondamanaru Lagoon in Sri Lanka

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Author(s): Sooriyakumar Krishnapillai Email (s): ksooriyakumar@yahoo.com Institution or organization of origin: University of Jaffna Country: Sri Lanka Abstract Thondamanaru Lagoon is a brackish water lagoon in the northern province of Sri Lanka, with an area of approximately 7800 hectares and supports a range of natural services. The economy of the village community along this lagoon is heavily depend on … Read more

Infusing ILBM into IWRM towards water sector transformation – a case of Malaysia

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Author(s): Zati Sharip Email (s): ztsharip2@gmail.com Institution or organization of origin: National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) Country: Malaysia Abstract Integrated Lake Basin Management (ILBM) initiatives have been undertaken by Malaysia since the mid-2000s. One of the important documents outlining the initiatives is the adoption of the strategic plan for sustainable lake and reservoir development and management that … Read more

El Sitio web del ‘Observatorio permanente del Lago Titicaca'(OLT) https://olt.geovisorumsa.com

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Author(s): Marcela Andrea Ormachea Rojas Email (s): andremar985@gmail.com Institution or organization of origin: Proyectopiloto PNUD/GEF 05-B-05 ‘Observatorio Permanente del Lago Titicaca’ IE-IIGEO/UMSA – IRD Country: Bolivia Abstract Para visibilizar los avances y resultados del Proyecto Piloto PNUD/GEF 05-B-05 ‘Observatorio Permanente del Lago Titicaca’, se requiere compartirlos con distintos usuarios: tomadores de decisión, científicos/investigadores y público en general. Se creó … Read more

The role and the Politics of the Lake Chivero wetlands

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Author(s): Christopher H. Magadza Email (s): magadza.christopherhd@gmail.com Institution or organization of origin: Retired Country: Zimbabwe Abstract Harare, formerly Salisbury, was founded in 1890. It is the capitol City of Zimbabwe It is located in a sub humid tropical ecozone, at 17.900S and 30.800E. The water supply to Harare comes from the Manyame river and its tributaries. Salisbury was established … Read more

Investigation of Nutrient Release from Pore Water of Küçükçekmece Lagoon (Istanbul) Sediment

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Author(s): Cenk Gurevin Email (s): cgurevin@istanbul.edu.tr Institution or organization of origin: Istanbul University, Faculty of Aquatic Sciences Country: Turkey Abstract Conservation of biological diversity and ensuring the sustainability of natural resources are very important for the future of our world. Gradual reduction and pollution of water sources threaten natural life. Küçükçekmece Lagoon and Basin are adversely affected in this … Read more

Propuesta de un marco de indicadores sobre servicios ecosistémicos hidrológicos para la conservación y monitoreo de ecosistemas costeros

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Author(s): Melanie Kolb Email (s): melanesien@gmail.com Institution or organization of origin: Institute of Geography, UNAM Country: Mexico Abstract Conocer la condición de aguas epicontinentales es fundamental para cumplir con el marco regulatorio en México. Establecer un marco de indicadores que permita evaluar los servicios ecosistémicos hídricos (SEH) es obligatorio para su manejo y conservación. Se propone el concepto de … Read more