Every year on March 22, the World Water Day or World Day of Water is celebrated around the world. The idea of its holding was first heard at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which took place in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro.
The United Nations General Assembly, in adopting resolution 47/193 of February 22, 1993, declared March 22 as World Water Day. In accordance with the recommendations of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, this day began to be celebrated since 1993.
The states were called to devote the Water Resources Day to the implementation of the UN recommendations and the implementation of concrete actions at the national level.
Each year, one of the UN agencies is appointed as the focal point for World Water Day events and is responsible for promoting the new theme under the guidance of the Administrative Coordination Committee.
The main objectives of the World Water Day:
- To promote the adoption of appropriate measures to solve the problem of supplying the population with drinking water;
- Inform the public about the importance of protecting and preserving freshwater resources and water resources in general;
- Involve governments, international agencies, non-governmental organizations and the private sector in the celebration of World Water Day.
March 22 is a unique opportunity to remind humanity of the critical importance of water resources for the environment and the development of society. Practical efforts can help deepen public understanding of both problems and solutions in this area. To achieve positive results, it is necessary to turn words into commitments and actions under a common theme.
