World Water Day 2024 – how do you celebrate it?
by Dr. Jonathan Doyle - Updated March 13, 2024
What is World Water Day?
March 22 is a global United Nations anniversary, which commemorates
aims to raise awareness of the value of freshwater. The aim of the day is to promote action to
To help address the global water crisis and raise awareness for the 2.2 billion people
who lack drinking water.
One of the main objectives of World Water Day is to support this goal in order to
to achieve SDG 6, which aims to provide sanitation and clean water to all by 2030
To date, organizations, governments and other stakeholders around the world are recognizing
World recognizes the crucial role of water for ecosystems, agriculture, health and the economy and
deal with it. .
BACKGROUND
The UNCED announced World Water Day. The conference took place in June 1992 in Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil. At this conference, Agenda 21, an action plan that addresses the
The question of how humans affect the environment, the memory of water on a global level. In response
On this recommendation, the United Nations General Assembly adopted on 22 December 1992 the
Resolution A/RES/47/193, which officially declared 22 March as “World Water Day” and celebrated once a year
became.
Since its first celebration in 1993, World Water Day has grown from year to year
Visibility and impact. This day promotes the responsible use of freshwater resources
and highlights the crucial importance of freshwater. World Water Day is an annual event
which aims to raise awareness of water-related issues and to promote action to combat
global water crisis.
World Water Day is based on its further development through the following milestones
such as the launch of the “Water Decade for Life” in 2005, which aims to raise awareness of the
water-focused programmes of the United Nations and the importance of women in water-saving
Activities (2005-15) are worth highlighting. Two other notable activities are the International Decade of
Actions (Water for Sustainable Development) (2018-28) and the International Year of Cooperation in
Water Sector (2013), which demonstrates a continuous commitment to addressing water and wastewater problems
as key factors in ensuring environmental sustainability, reducing poverty and
promote economic growth.
Theme 2024: Water for Peace
In 2024, World Water Day will be held under the motto “Water for Peace”, with
The central role of water management in promoting stability and peace is highlighted. While
the competition for scarce resources, especially water, the tensions within countries and communities
fair water management can also play a role in promoting peace.
the impacts of climate change and population growth are exacerbating, cooperation is more important
than ever to protect and conserve our limited water supplies.
The best solution for water safety
A practical application is the drip filter system, which by 2023 will have up to six
million households with drinking water. In addition, the Waterdrop water system enables
Security level in the institutional environment that meets the standards of the World Health Organization.
changes behavior sustainably by emphasizing the value of hygiene.
The SGS certified G3P800 RO system uses 9-stage filtration to
to remove various contaminants and is NSF TDS reduction and lead-free material certified.
It has an environmentally friendly LED lamp, is mercury-free, eliminates bacteria and viruses and saves
Water, as only one cup of waste is generated for every three glasses of pure water. In addition, it strengthens the
well-being by adding essential minerals and trace elements to the filtered water.
Effects
By drawing attention to important water-related issues,
Participation initiatives and awareness campaigns for World Water Day have had a significant impact. The broad
Reach on social media has sparked discussions and raised awareness around the world.
In particular, hashtags such as #Water2me and #WorldWaterDay combine public participation and support
by celebrities to raise awareness of the importance of water across national borders
spread.
In addition, these activities act as catalysts and bring real
Changes by bringing together actors from business, health, education and other
encourage key sectors to adopt sustainable practices and technologies. Combating
Water crisis and the promotion of environmental management are the goals.
World Water Day highlights the key role that water plays in
ensuring food security, and even goes beyond the immediate health and
hygienic advantages.
The fact that the efficient use of water in agriculture
The fact that the demand for energy far exceeds the demand for personal consumption underlines the urgency of
Maximize water productivity to reduce malnutrition and improve food quality
improve. Interviews with water, sanitation and hygiene