Historical value
When
United nation conference was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 about environment and
development,it was resolved that International water day is to be celebrated on
22 march. Since 22 march 1993, this day is celebrating worldwide for the
awareness o about water
After that, other celebrations and events were added. For instance, the International Year of Cooperation in the Water Sphere 2013, and the current International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028. These observances serve to reaffirm that water and sanitation measures are key to poverty reduction, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
Reason for the celebration of water day
The World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the global water crisis, and a core focus of the observance is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
The importance of water
World
Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of
freshwater.
World
Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people
living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the
global water crisis.
A
core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable
Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
Valuing water
Today, water is under extreme threat from a growing #population, increasing demands of agriculture and industry, and the worsening impacts of climate change.
As societies balance the demands on water resources, many people’s interests are not being taken into account.
This year´s theme World #Water Day is about what water means to people, it's true value and how we can better protect this vital resource. The value of #water is about much more than its price – water has enormous and complex value for our households, culture, health, education, economics and the integrity of our natural environment. If we overlook any of these values, we risk mismanaging this finite, irreplaceable resource.
Support catalysing conversations about water, by using these social media assets and engaging in digital discussions through #Water2me and #WorldWaterDay.
Water and Soap Against the Coronavirus
Hand hygiene is essential to containing the spread of COVID-19, as well as other infectious diseases. If you have access to soap and water, follow the steps and join the #SafeHands campaign. For your community and for you.
On this World Water Day, and any other day, remember to wash your hands regularly with water and soap or with an alcohol-based hand gel. See UNICEF's guidelines on handwashing and UN Water's fast facts on handwashing/ handhygiene.
This #WorldWaterDay, let’s show our best hand hygiene moments to fight #COVID19How can you find the percentage of drinking
water, water quality, population with access to sanitation services, or the proportion of wastewater that is treated safely.
