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Mon, 03/21/2011 - 14:19
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World Water Day being observed today

ISLAMABAD, March 21, 2011 (PPI): World Water Day across the globe is observed on March 22 every year while this year the day is being celebrated today with the theme ”Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge”. The Day aims to increase people’s awareness of the water’s importance in all aspects

To mark the day, events are organized on or around this day to increase people’s awareness of water’s importance in environment, agriculture, health and trade. These events include Visual art, theatrical and musical celebrations of water, symposia for local, national and international leaders on water management and security, educational events on the importance of clean water and protecting water resources, campaigns and events to raise money for access to clean and affordable water, excursions to local rivers, lakes and reservoirs, special broadcasts on television and radio and the Internet and walks, runs and swimming other sports competitions.

Back ground: Agenda 21 is a worldwide action plan for areas where human activities may affect the environment. It was adopted at the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 1992. Agenda 21 recommended various measures, including creating World Water Day.

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on December 22, 1992, declaring March 22 to be the World Day for Water each year. Countries were encouraged to develop activities to highlight local needs for water. The first World Day for Water was observed in 1993.

The Water for Life Decade was launched on World Water Day in 2005. This decade will run from 2005 to 2015 and give a high profile to women’s participation and the UN’s water-related programs.

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