News Excerpt:
World Water Day, celebrated on March 22 every year, is an occasion to realize the importance of freshwater, especially this year amid the ongoing Bengaluru water crisis.
- The tech hub is facing an acute water shortage due to failed monsoons and drying groundwater resources.
Historical background:
- In 1992, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro saw the first formal proposal of World Water Day under Agenda 21.
- The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in December 1992 by which March 22 was declared World Water Day.
Significance:
- The United Nations (UN) marks this day to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
- On this day, the UN’s flagship report on water and sanitation is launched every year.
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Key takeaways from UN’s World Water Day 2024 message
- Water can create peace or spark conflict- Tensions in societies arise when water is scarce or polluted or when people struggle for access. We can balance everyone’s water needs only through cooperation.
- Prosperity and peace rely on water- Mass migration and political unrest make water cooperation a central part of how nations manage climate change.
- Water can lead us out of crisis- Harmony between communities and countries can be fostered by uniting around the fair and sustainable use of water.
- By approaching this goal at the international level via United Nations conventions and implementing actions at the local level, we can overcome the water crisis peacefully.
