Even though lakes account for more than 90% of the freshwater resources (liquid) on the earth, their importance has not been reflected adequately in the "Global Water Agenda" and the "Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGS). Meanwhile, a resolution on "Sustainable Lake management" adopted by he 5th United Nations Environment Conference (UNEA5) in March 2022 is expected to be instrumental in mainstreaming lakes in those and other global commitments.