Important International Days
World Water Day
World
Water Day is an annual observance day on 22 March to highlight the importance
of freshwater. It is also used to advocate for the sustainable management of
freshwater resources. World Water Day is celebrated around the world with a
variety of events. These can be educational, theatrical, musical or lobbying in
nature. The day can also include campaigns to raise money for water projects.
The first World Water Day, designated by the United Nations, was commemorated
in 1993 - 25 years ago.
UN-Water
selects a theme for each year. The theme for 2018 is "Nature for
Water" to encourage people to "look for the answer in
nature". This could be in the form of nature-based solutions to
reduce floods, droughts and water pollution and protect ecosystems.
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Each
year around World Water Day, the UN World Water Development Report, also
relating to the chosen annual theme, is released.
History
This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. In December 1992, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/47/193 by which 22 March of each year was declared World Day for Water.Annual themes
2018 – Nature for Water
2017 –
Why Waste Water?
2016 –
Better Water, Better Jobs
2015 –
Water and Sustainable Development
2014 –
Water and Energy
2013:
International Year of Cooperation
2012:
Water and Food Security
2011: Water for cities
2011: Water for cities
2010:
Clean Water for a Healthy World.
2009:
Trans Waters. Special focus placed on trans-boundary waters.
2008: Sanitation. 2008 was also the International Year of Sanitation.
2007: Coping With Water Scarcity.
2008: Sanitation. 2008 was also the International Year of Sanitation.
2007: Coping With Water Scarcity.
2006:
Water and Culture.
2005: Water for Life Decade 2005–2015.
2004: Water and Disasters.
2005: Water for Life Decade 2005–2015.
2004: Water and Disasters.
2003:
Water for Future.
2002: Water for Development.
2002: Water for Development.
2001:
Water for Health
2000: Water for the 21st century
1999: Everyone Lives Downstream
1998: Groundwater– The Invisible Resource.
1997: The World's Water: Is there enough?
1996: Water for Thirsty Cities
1995: Women and Water
1994: Caring for our Water Resources is Everybody's Business
In 1993, the first World Water Day was observed.
2000: Water for the 21st century
1999: Everyone Lives Downstream
1998: Groundwater– The Invisible Resource.
1997: The World's Water: Is there enough?
1996: Water for Thirsty Cities
1995: Women and Water
1994: Caring for our Water Resources is Everybody's Business
In 1993, the first World Water Day was observed.
Objectives
World
Water Day is an international observance day. It is meant to inspire people
around the world to learn more about water-related issues, tell others about
these issues and take action to make a difference.
One of these issues is the global water crisis. The global water crisis includes challenges such as water scarcity, water pollution, inadequate water supply and the lack of sanitation for billions of people in developing countries. The day brings to light the inequality of access to WASH services and the need to assure the human right to water and sanitation.
One of these issues is the global water crisis. The global water crisis includes challenges such as water scarcity, water pollution, inadequate water supply and the lack of sanitation for billions of people in developing countries. The day brings to light the inequality of access to WASH services and the need to assure the human right to water and sanitation.
Convener
UN-Water coordinates plans and programmes for the day in consultation with UN member organisations who share interest in that year's theme. For example, in 2016 when the theme was "Water and Jobs," UN-Water collaborated with the International Labour Organization. UN-Water mobilizes civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academics, and corporations to adopt that year's theme. They encourage organizations and governments to plan activities and action on freshwater issues, whether globally or locally.UN-Water manages the World Water Day website which announces events, activities and volunteer opportunities. In 2018, stories are about "Nature and water from around the world" in keeping with the theme of "Nature for water".
Impacts
In 2016, the World Water Day campaign and related publications reached millions of people through social media, dedicated websites and other channels: The UN-Water annual report states that social media engagement (hashtag #WorldWaterDay) had a maximum potential reach of 1.6 billion people worldwide in 2016.:21 Over 500 events in 1000 countries were registered on the World Water Day website in that year.Follow us on FACEBOOK PAGE NANDANI TUTORIAL.
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