Today- 22nd March -is World Water Day.
MOTIVES :
(i) To focus attention on the importance of universal access to clean water & to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
(ii) To highlight the need for improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, especially in developing countries.
(ii) To highlight the need for improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, especially in developing countries.
BACKGROUND :
(a) This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro.
(b) The United Nations (UN) designated 22 March as International World Water Day in 1992 at the same conference.
(c) In 1993, the first World Water Day was designated by the UNGA and each year since then has focused on a different issue.
(b) The United Nations (UN) designated 22 March as International World Water Day in 1992 at the same conference.
(c) In 1993, the first World Water Day was designated by the UNGA and each year since then has focused on a different issue.
SIGNIFICANCE :
1. It is meant to inspire people around the world to learn more about water-related issues.
2. It aids the people to tell others about these issues such as water crisis and take action to make a difference, particularly in developing countries.
2. It aids the people to tell others about these issues such as water crisis and take action to make a difference, particularly in developing countries.
THEME THIS YEAR :
The theme of World Water Day 2017 is – "Why Waste Water?"
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