Sustainable Lake Restoration (SLR) Framework
Sustainable Lake Restoration (SLR) has been introduced as a strategy to address ecological, economic, and social challenges in nutrient management, aiming to improve lakes' ecological conditions while providing broader socio-economic co-benefits. It seeks to integrate circular economies, demonstrate wider social and economic benefits, and directly engage local communities. The framework aims to eliminate knowledge gaps and increase funding for restoration measures
Impact Benefits Observed
Improved governance and integration of policies, Cost-effective, repeatable nutrient management methods. Emerging financial models and private sector investment. Strong community involvement and public support. Demonstrated global collaboration and scalability. Significant ecological improvements (nutrient reduction, biodiversity gains, water quality).
Data Requirements
Problem identification, goal setting and system analysis
Objective
• To improve the ecological health of lakes.
• To deliver broader socio-economic co-benefits extending beyond the scale of immediate intervention.
• To address eutrophication and its complex linkages to multiple environmental problems affecting at least 40% of the world’s lakes.
• To manage nutrient pollution sustainably and help return to a “”safe operating space”” for the planet.
• To guide water managers in integrating lake restoration across sustainable nutrient management for food security, climate change adaptation, managing legacy pollution, and supporting conflict management in public discourse
Target Users
Lake restoration practitioners, Scientists, Policy makers, NGOs, Local communities
Key Features
The framework is built on a five-step model
Partner Name
ATREE
Geographic Scope
with its case-specific approach (system analysis), can be applied globally
Type of Tools
A strategic framework and a well-established five-step model that fosters interaction among restoration stakeholders. It is a conceptual and methodological guide
Thematic Focus
Eutrophication, nutrient pollution, climate change adaptation
Outputs Generated
Report