World Water Day

World Water Day: Uniting Nations for Sustainable Water Solutions

World Water Day has been observed on March 22nd since 1993, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly. The inception of this significant day traces back to its formal proposal in Agenda 21 during the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since its inception, the observance has steadily gained momentum.

On this day, the United Nations and its member nations allocate efforts towards implementing UN recommendations and fostering tangible activities within their respective countries concerning global water resources. Annually, various UN agencies dedicated to water-related issues spearhead and coordinate international initiatives for World Water Day.

Moreover, alongside UN member states, numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) committed to promoting clean water and sustainable aquatic habitats leverage World Water Day to direct public attention towards pressing water-related concerns of our time. Notably, every three years since 1997, the World Water Council has convened thousands to participate in its World Water Forum during the week coinciding with World Water Day. During these events, participating agencies and NGOs spotlight critical issues, such as the staggering statistic of one billion people lacking access to safe drinking water and the pivotal role of gender in determining family access to safe water sources.