World Water Day 2021: Theme, History And Importance

The world observes World Water Day on March 22. The day is observed to educate the importance of water to the whole world. On this day we try to raise ”awareness of the people living without access to safe water. The water crisis in the world is also highlighted. As per the United Nations (UN) website it is to “support the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.” The reason being Water is a prime resource and without its availability life well not survive on this planet. But due to the rise in population, the pressure to tap more and more resources has also. This leads to the exploitation of natural resources.

Here is all you need to know about World Water Day:
Date:

World Water Day is observed on March 22 every year to educate the importance of water to the whole world.

Why is World Water Day celebrated on March 22:

World Water Day is observed annually across the globe on March 22 to raise awareness about the water crisis. Moreover, World Water Day also highlights the necessary improvement for access to water, hygiene facilities, and sanitation in all the countries.

Who invented World Water Day:

The idea of International Water Day started in 1992, the year in which the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro took place. That same year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by which 22 March of each year was declared World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993.

The theme for World Water Day 2021:

Every year there is a theme associated with World Water Day. This theme puts light on various issues related to the cause. The theme for World Water Day 2021 is “valuing water” and highlights the importance of conserving water and its value.

How to save water at home?

• For unusually high use, monitor your water bill
• Avoid flushing the toilet too many times
• Use water-friendly types of equipment
• Fix broken toilets and leaky faucets
• Using wastewater wisely at home
• Turn off the taps after use
• Water plants wisely
• Reuse rainwater

 Key Facts:

• By 2050, up to 5.7 billion people could be living in areas where water is scarce
•  1 in 3 people live without safe drinking water”
• Climate-resilient water supply and sanitation could save the lives of more than 360,000 infants
•  297,000 children under five die annually from diarrhoeal diseases due to poor hygiene, poor sanitation or unsafe drinking water.
• Almost half of the schools in the world do not have handwashing facilities with soap and water available to students

Simple steps to sustain water will go a long way. Our actions can enable a glass of water for a poor child should be the motivation for this day.

Also Read: World Environment Day: 5 Easy Ways You Can Make A Difference