Arguably one of the world’s most pristine, isolated and unique lakes, Lake Baikal is located in the heart of Siberia in south-east Russia. At 25 million years old, it is the oldest lake in the world and has an impressive 6,700 kilometers-squared surface area. It is one of the most diverse environments on earth, home to over 2,700 species of plants and animals, many of which can’t be found anywhere else. The lake is home to indigenous peoples, tourism sites and of course, its beauty and biodiversity serve to fuel scientific and environmental research.
Lake Baikal has been the subject of international and regional discussions concerning its future. The oil industry, climate change and industries on the lake’s shore
