This
publication,
jointly
developed
by
the
Mountain
Partnership
Secretariat
at
FAO
and
UNEP,
analyses
several
mountain
ecosystem
restoration
projects
recommends
how
UN
Decade’s
Ten
Principles
for
Ecosystem
Restoration
can
be
applied
to
ecosystems.
success
stories
from
initiatives
that
have
been
selected
or
shortlisted
as
World
Flagships
are
also
highlighted.
As
theme
of
this
year’s
International
Day
2023
is
“Restoring
Ecosystems”,
publication
provides
an
important
contribution,
in
addition
celebrating
Five
Years
Action
Development
Regions
2023–2027.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Chemicals
in
the
aquatic
environment
can
be
harmful
to
organisms
and
ecosystems.
Knowledge
on
effect
concentrations
as
well
mechanisms
modes
of
interaction
with
biological
molecules
signaling
pathways
is
necessary
perform
chemical
risk
assessment
identify
toxic
compounds.
To
this
end,
we
developed
criteria
a
pipeline
for
harvesting
summarizing
from
US
ECOTOX
database
three
species
groups
algae,
crustaceans,
fish
researched
action
more
than
3,300
environmentally
relevant
chemicals
literature
databases.
We
provide
curated
dataset
ready
used
based
monitoring
data
first
comprehensive
collection
categorization
environmental
chemicals.
Authorities,
regulators,
scientists
use
grouping
chemicals,
establishment
meaningful
groups,
development
vitro
silico
approaches
testing
assessment.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
160, P. 111812 - 111812
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
The
high-mountain
lakes
of
the
Alps,
perched
like
glistening
gems
in
cradle
Europe's
most
formidable
mountain
range,
have
for
generations
epitomized
nature's
majesty.
These
remote
and
pristine
bodies
water
served
as
invaluable
sentinels
global
change,
repositories
geological
history,
sources
freshwater
surrounding
regions.
Yet,
despite
their
seemingly
imperturbable
beauty
seclusion,
these
are
not
immune
to
evolving
forces
our
changing
world.
Re-emerging
threats,
exacerbated
by
relentless
march
climate
change
intensified
human
activities,
cast
a
shadow
over
future,
posing
profound
challenges
that
demand
attention.
aim
this
perspective
is
shed
light
on
main
emerging
raise
awareness,
advocate
proactive
actions
aimed
at
preserving
protecting
lakes.
threats
include
retreat
glaciers,
UV
radiation,
long-range
transport
contaminants,
impact
alien
species
usage
Alpine
storage
power
stations.
Additionally,
increased
tourism
recreational
activities
environments
can
cause
habitat
disturbance,
further
endangering
unique
ecosystems.
present
article
also
offers
valuable
perspectives
necessity
monitoring
research
efforts
Such
crucial
comprehending
ecological
well-being
ecosystems,
evaluating
consequences
environmental
shifts,
devising
successful
conservation
strategies.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 110924 - 110924
Published: Sept. 8, 2023
This
study
assessed
a
high
Andean
lake's
trophic
state
and
water
quality
using
methodologies
with
eutrophication
indexes.
Water
samples
were
collected
at
six
points
in
the
lake,
monthly
frequency,
for
three
winter
summer
months.
Dissolved
oxygen,
pH,
phosphates,
nitrates,
transparency,
chlorophyll-a,
fecal
coliforms,
biological
oxygen
demand
(BOD),
temperature,
turbidity
determined
each
point.
The
of
lake
was
categorized
by
applying
Organization
Economic
Cooperation
Development
(OECD)
index,
Carlson's
index
(CTSI)
(TRIX).
In
addition,
National
Sanitation
Foundation
(NSF-WQI),
Canadian
Quality
Index
(CCME-WQI)
Oregon
(OWQI)
used
to
evaluate
quality.
Results
indicated
that
had
level
eutrophication,
suggesting
an
excessive
accumulation
nutrients
water.
CTSI
TRIX
showed
hyper-eutrophic
state,
while
according
OECD
methodology,
related
phosphorus
transparency
hypereutrophic,
chlorophyll,
it
varied
from
mesotrophic
eutrophic.
NSF
classified
average
quality,
CCME
fair
OWQI
as
very
poor.
Therefore,
andean
indexes
presented
significant
differences
based
on
physicochemical
characteristics.
human
influence
identified
main
cause
including
tourism
agriculture.
These
results
suggest
measures
should
be
taken
reduce
activity
area
control
pollution
lake.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
949, P. 175036 - 175036
Published: July 27, 2024
The
release
of
chemicals
into
the
environment
presents
a
significant
threat
to
aquatic
ecosystems
dependent
on
proximity
emission
sources
and
seasonal
dynamics
mobilization.
While
spatial-temporal
information
water
pollution
in
Europe
is
increasing,
there
are
substantial
knowledge
gaps
tropical
countries.
Thus,
we
took
Lake
Victoria
South
Basin
western
Kenya
as
case
study
identify
spatial
hot
spots
contamination,
quantified
toxic
risks
different
groups
organisms,
identified
risk
drivers.
For
this
purpose,
analyzed
grab
samples
from
five
rivers
with
agricultural
wastewater
treatment
plants
their
catchment
four
seasons.
We
used
liquid
chromatography
coupled
high
resolution
mass
spectrometry
(LC-HRMS)
target
list
785
organic
micropollutants.
A
total
307
compounds
were
detected
concentrations
ranging
0.3
ng/L
6.6
μg/L.
Using
Toxic
Unit
(TU)
approach
based
mixture
toxicity
standard
test
crustaceans
most
affected
group
followed
by
algae
fish.
crustaceans,
chronic
thresholds
exceeded
96
%
all
samples,
while
56
expected
be
acutely
toxic,
highest
February
during
dry
season.
High
unit
values
for
fish
recorded
July
season
May
wet
Diazinon,
imidacloprid,
clothianidin
pirimiphos-methyl
major
drivers
crustacean
triclosan
herbicide
mixtures
drive
seasons,
respectively.
18
found
exceed
acute
environmental
thresholds.
With
study,
strong
patterns
pollution,
could
confirmed
informing
prioritization
monitoring
abatement
enhance
quality
reduce
risks.
Biodiversity and Conservation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Abstract
The
good
functioning
of
aquatic
ecosystems
is
essential
for
providing
diverse
ecosystem
services
that
benefit
humans.
degradation
health
due
to
continuous
stressors,
such
as
climate
change
or
water
pollution,
leading
an
increase
in
human
risks
and
well-being.
Indicators
have
been
developed
determine
from
recreational
drinking
water.
Still,
a
general
application
linking
has
not
done.
We
here
reviewed
indicators
indices
applied
assess
the
their
links
with
risk
evaluated
extent
which
can
witness
A
total
245
articles
were
reviewed,
consisting
185
on
assessment
60
Out
65
described,
we
use
several
parameters
relevance
evaluate
risks,
including
physico-chemical
parameters,
bioindicators,
contaminants,
pathogens,
therefore
covering
various
sources
disturbance.
Based
our
assessment,
propose
set
would
allow
inclusion
well-being
(e.g.
coliforms,
algae,
pH,
nutrients,
chemical
compounds,
services).
Measuring
these
should
be
incorporated
into
future
studies
understanding
linkage
health.
Regional Environmental Change,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Mountain
lakes
are
rare
ecological
niches
supporting
unique
species
assemblages
and
important
sources
of
safe
drinking
water
for
wildlife,
livestock
humans.
Located
at
high
altitude,
these
vulnerable
to
environmental
stressors
such
as
climate
or
land-use
change,
impacting
their
ecosystem
functions.
However,
although
trends
in
temperature
physico-chemical
composition
have
been
fairly
well
studied
large
mountain
lakes,
the
same
cannot
be
said
small-
medium-sized
shallow
lakes.
Here,
using
measurements
chemistry
25
Pyrenean
records
14
them,
we
show
that
conditions
which
prevail
littoral
zones
undergone
rapid
changes
between
2007
2023.
Over
this
16-year
period,
found
that,
on
average,
duration
ice-cover
period
decreased
by
58.35
days,
average
annual
rose
1.65
°C.
We
also
a
significant
overall
decrease
pH,
total
organic
carbon
nitrogen,
increase
hardness
dissolved
potassium.
Our
results
demonstrate
abiotic
alterations
with
potential
negative
implications
humans,
functioning.
Likely
consequences
include
declines
aquatic
biodiversity,
degradation
quality
increased
health
risks
from
harmful
algal
blooms.
Policy
must
urgently
acknowledge
impacts
global
change
mountains
order
take
necessary
management
actions.
Freshwater
lakes
are
critical
in
preserving
ecological
balance
and
offering
vital
ecosystem
services.
However,
mountain
regions'
face
many
issues
due
to
natural
processes
anthropogenic
activity.
Seasonal
climate
change-driven
events,
long-range
atmospheric
transport,
global
pollution
disrupt
the
of
lakes.
This
study
has
focused
on
water
quality
Amarkantak
Madhya
Pradesh
lakes.Amarkantak
is
situated
Maikal
Mountain
range,
links
Vindhyachal
Satpura
ranges,
one
major
tourist
destinations.
Water
samples
were
collected
from
different
region,
physico-chemicalparameters
wereanalyzed.
The
waterquality
index
(WQI)
also
calculated.
results
demonstrated
that
DO
level
some
lower
than
permissible
limits,
BOD
levels
higher
comparison
limits
occurrence
eutrophication.
Due
increasing
impact
degradation,
ecosystems
becoming
dysfunctional,
which
lowers
theavailability
clean
drinking
increases
risks
associated
with
habitat
conditions
vulnerability
organisms
a
regional,
continental,
scale.To
create
strategies
policies
meet
particular
difficulties
faced
by
freshwater
ecosystems,
policymakers,
scientists,
conservation
practitioners
can
benefit
greatly
insights
provided
this
study.
