World Water Day

World Water Day Quick Facts - GB

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2020 Date	22 March 2020
2021 Date	22 March 2021

2020 Holidays & Dates

World Water Day in 2020

Sunday, 22 Mar

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World Water Day History

World Water Day serves to raise awareness about water issues such as sanitation problems and water shortages in many parts of the world. Today, 1 in 10 people lack access to safe and clean water, a problem which has a direct impact on the economy, health of the population and well-being of women and children worldwide. In 1992, World Water Day was proposed at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. The United Nations General Assembly responded to the proposition in 1993 by declaring March 22 as World Water Day. Each year, the UN-Water agency allocates a theme corresponding to a current or potential challenge for World Water Day.

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Today, World Water Day, 800 children will die from diarrhea attributed to poor water and sanitation. 2.3 billion people lack access to basic sanitation. People in the West consume billions of gallons of water every day while one in nine worldwide lack access to clean water. https://t.co/MtMYmsshwy
— Society, Religion and Technology (@SRTScotland) March 22, 2020

During these unprecedented times, the supply of safe water is more important than ever. Today on World Water Day we recognise Water Mission in the work they do to empower communities, monitor vulnerable groups & ensure healthcare workers have access to safe water. 💧 https://t.co/2ovp3IjS0n
— Grundfos UK (@Grundfos_UK) March 23, 2020

Today, let us join other nations in celebrating World Water Day 2020. This year’s theme is “Water and Climate Change.” Efficient use of water can help curb climate change. Since water is not infinite, let us all do our part to conserve it. https://t.co/ZHdulvddOP
— MWSS Regulatory Office (@mwssro) March 22, 2020

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World Water Day Facts & Quotes

The theme for World Water Day 2020 was 'Nature and Climate Change.'
In developing nations, nearly 80% of illnesses can be linked to poor water and sanitation conditions.
Russia's Lake Baikal and North America's Great Lakes hold about 40% of the world's fresh water supply, the large remainder of the freshwater supply is in the form of icecaps and glaciers.
According to UNICEF, diarrhea is the second leading cause of death among children under the age of 5 in the world.
You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry. - Bob Marley

World Water Day Top Events and Things to Do

Don't waste water!!! Make a conscious effort to use less water on World Water Day and on other days. Some ways to reduce water consumption include, showers instead of baths, washing full loads of clothing only and turning off the tap while washing dishes and brushing teeth.
Donate to a charity or organization that supports water issues in developing nations. WaterAid is an organization that works in poor countries to set up and maintain water sources, UNICEF and UNCHR also provide support and relief efforts to improve water sanitation and hygiene globally.
Volunteer to help clean up trash and other debris along a beach or shore. This garbage and debris pollutes the water that we need in our daily lives.
Watch documentaries about water-related issues such as pollution, contamination and diseases. Our top picks are Thirst (2004),Flow for the Love of Water (2008), Tapped (2009), Dhaka's Cholera Wars (2011), Troubled Water (2012), and The Fight for Water (2014).
Take part in a local World Water Day celebration, such as a film screening or a water conservation event. One of the largest events, the White House Water Summit in Washington DC, will be livestreamed.