World Water Day:
World Water Day, celebrated every year on March 22, is an occasion to recognize the importance of fresh water. Especially in the midst of Bengaluru’s water crisis this year.
World Water Day has gained popularity. A severe water crisis has emerged in the tech hub Bengaluru as the effects of the monsoons recede and the groundwater dries up.
World Water Day… History
World Water Day was formally proposed under Agenda 21 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in December 1992. Through this, March 22 has been declared as World Water Day.
Importance…
World Water Day 2024 Theme: The United Nations (UN) celebrates this day to create awareness on sustainable management of good water resources. On this day, the United Nations’ flagship report on water and sanitation is released every year.
2024 theme…
This year’s theme is ‘Water for Prosperity and Peace’. The 2024 edition will focus on the United Nations’ prestigious World Water Development Report (WWDR). The theme changes every year. But in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 6 goals, the main focus is on issues related to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
Highlights of United Nations World Water Day 2024 Message
Water has the power to bring peace and the power to create destruction. Tensions arise in communities when water is scarce or contaminated, or when people struggle for access. Peace is possible only by coordinating the water needs of all. World water day history: Abundance and peace depend on water. Amidst mass migration and political unrest, how to fight climate change? The role of water has become very important in the discussions of the countries of the world. Water will get us out of the crisis – by uniting around the fair and sustainable use of water, we can build harmony between societies and countries. Achieving this goal at the international level through United Nations conventions and implementing actions at the local level can help overcome the water crisis peacefully.