Russian Federation
Russian Federation
UDC 332.2
UDC 502/504
UDC 364.6
This article analyzes the causes and consequences of Lake Tanganyika's pollution, aiming to promote scientific and civil research for the strategic management and conservation of Lake Tanganyika's biodiversity. As a vital resource for millions of people living in its coastal areas, Lake Tanganyika's unique biodiversity faces significant anthropogenic threats, including pollution and water resource depletion, as well as the negative impacts of climate change. In particular, the studies convincingly demonstrate that the increase in the number of coliform bacteria is actively influenced by the growth of the population's labor (anthropogenic) activity and their proximity to the lake's shoreline. It is pointed out and justified that one of the key reasons for the pollution of the lake's water basin is the pollution of the coastal areas. It is emphasized that comprehensive monitoring of the lands directly adjacent to the coastline, as well as the lands occupied by industrial enterprises and urban areas, which are the main sources of lake pollution, is necessary. The publication notes that the research conducted by various foreign and local organizations, using civil research to assess the state of the lake and its changing trends, is characterized by fragmentation, lack of systematization, and insufficient completeness. This makes it difficult to develop a scientifically sound policy for the state to effectively manage and preserve this unique natural resource. The article emphasizes the importance of citizen science in monitoring the pollution of the lake, and discusses the possibilities of cooperation between scientists and local communities to collect scientific data that contribute to the development of effective policies and management strategies aimed at preserving the ecological and natural sustainability and integrity of Lake Tanganyika. The article presents the current results, which, according to the authors, can be used as a basis for further details and additions based on a new methodological approach.
Lake Tanganyika, pollution, protection of water and land resources, coastal areas, biodiversity conservation, water resource depletion, and ecosystem monitoring
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