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== When == | == When == | ||
'''Mar 22''', | '''Mar 22''', annually | ||
== Video == | == Video == | ||
{{Video | |||
| video = 677589172 | |||
| title = World Water Day 2022 - One minute challenge (#MyGroundwaterStory / #WorldWaterDay) | |||
| authors = IGRAC, Feb 15, 2022 | |||
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Refresh on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt5UGzLrqzE youtube] | Refresh on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt5UGzLrqzE youtube] | ||
== News and comment == | |||
{{Newslist | |||
| keyword = World Water Day | |||
| year = 2022 | |||
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== How to get involved == | == How to get involved == | ||
Examples of activities {{W|World Water Day#Examples of activities}} | Examples of activities {{W|World Water Day#Examples of activities}} | ||
== Annual themes == | == Annual themes == | ||
=== 2022 – Groundwater, Making the Invisible Visible === | |||
The theme for 2022 is "Groundwater, Making the Invisible Visible". Groundwater is the largest source of freshwater on earth. However, being stored underneath the surface, it is often overlooked. Therefore, IGRAC and UNESCO-IHP initiated a World Water Day exclusively focused on this resource. The campaign is built around three main groundwater-related topics/issues, namely: (1) The invisible ingredient in food, (2) a resource without borders, and (3) a finite supply. The campaign also built around other products and events in this so-called 'year of groundwater'. The groundwater catalogue will be launched during the World Water Forum in Dakar, [[Senegal]]. The final event related to the campaign will be the Groundwater Summit 2022, held in [[Paris]], [[France]]. {{W|World Water Day#2022 – Groundwater, Making the Invisible Visible}} | |||
=== 2019 – Leaving no one behind === | === 2019 – Leaving no one behind === | ||
The theme of 2019 is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind. Marginalized groups – women, children, refugees, indigenous peoples, disabled people – are often overlooked, and may face discrimination, as they try to access safe water. UN Water asserts that "water services must meet the needs of marginalized groups and their voices must be heard in decision-making processes". {{W|World Water Day}} | The theme of 2019 is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind. Marginalized groups – women, children, refugees, indigenous peoples, disabled people – are often overlooked, and may face discrimination, as they try to access safe water. UN Water asserts that "water services must meet the needs of marginalized groups and their voices must be heard in decision-making processes". {{W|World Water Day}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Environment quality]] | |||
* [[Environment quality news]] | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [[Wikipedia:World Water Day]] | |||
* [https://www.worldwaterday.org/ World Water Day] | |||
* [https://www.worldwaterday.org/ UN-Water: World Water Day 2019 - Water for All] | |||
* World Water Day 2019 – Leaving no one behind [http://www.unwater.org/world-water-day-2018-2/ unwater.org] | |||
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World Water Day is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day held on the 22nd of March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme of each year focuses on topics relevant to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), which is in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 6. The UN World Water Development Report (WWDR) is released each year around World Water Day.
UN-Water is the convener for World Water Day and selects the theme for each year in consultation with UN organizations that share an interest in that year's focus. The theme for 2021 was "Valuing Water" and the public campaign invited people to join a global conversation on social media to "tell us your stories, thoughts and feelings about water".
In 2020, the theme was "Water and Climate Change". Previous themes for the years 2016 to 2019 were "Water and Jobs'", "Why waste water?" "Nature for Water", and "Leaving no one behind". World Water Day is celebrated around the world with a variety of events. These can be 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 in 1993.
When[edit | edit source]
Mar 22, annually
Video[edit | edit source]
Refresh on youtube
News and comment[edit | edit source]
Groundwater: depleting reserves must be protected around the world, The Conversation (Mar 21, 2022)
How to get involved[edit | edit source]
Examples of activities W
Annual themes[edit | edit source]
2022 – Groundwater, Making the Invisible Visible[edit | edit source]
The theme for 2022 is "Groundwater, Making the Invisible Visible". Groundwater is the largest source of freshwater on earth. However, being stored underneath the surface, it is often overlooked. Therefore, IGRAC and UNESCO-IHP initiated a World Water Day exclusively focused on this resource. The campaign is built around three main groundwater-related topics/issues, namely: (1) The invisible ingredient in food, (2) a resource without borders, and (3) a finite supply. The campaign also built around other products and events in this so-called 'year of groundwater'. The groundwater catalogue will be launched during the World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The final event related to the campaign will be the Groundwater Summit 2022, held in Paris, France. W
2019 – Leaving no one behind[edit | edit source]
The theme of 2019 is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind. Marginalized groups – women, children, refugees, indigenous peoples, disabled people – are often overlooked, and may face discrimination, as they try to access safe water. UN Water asserts that "water services must meet the needs of marginalized groups and their voices must be heard in decision-making processes". W
See also[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Wikipedia:World Water Day
- World Water Day
- UN-Water: World Water Day 2019 - Water for All
- World Water Day 2019 – Leaving no one behind unwater.org
References[edit | edit source]
