With the birth of civilizations, the importance of water was reduced by humans. Said Thales, the first philosopher, said hundreds of years before BC that water is the cause of all material things and the basis of all living life, but it must be said with regret that the whole world including India has been able to save this invaluable heritage ever since. Has failed. For this reason, World Water Day is celebrated every year.
When did ‘World Water Day’ start celebrating
The United Nations began celebrating “World Water Day” with the aim of making the world aware of the need for water. In 1992, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), held in Rio de Janeiro, began celebrating World Water Day. Was organized for the first time on March 22, 1993.
What is the purpose of celebrating Water Day?
How important it is to save water in the world, it is our basic resource, many works are conducted by it and lack of it can lead to a lot of activity. Crisis on existence can deepen.
The theme for World Water Day 2021
Every year Water Day is celebrated with a theme. This year’s theme is “Valuing Water”, which aims to make people understand the importance of water. There are many countries in the world where people do not get even drinking water and then people face many health-related problems by drinking dirty water.
World Water Day Theme
1. The Year 2021- Valuing Water
2. The year 2020- Water and climate change
3. The Year 2019 – Do not leave anyone behind
4. The Year 2018 – Solution based on nature for water
5. The Year 2017- Waste Water
6. The Year 2016 – Water and Jobs
7. The Year 2015 – Water and Sustainable Development
8. The Year 2014 – Water and Energy
9. The Year 2013 – Water Cooperation
This is how Water Day is celebrated
Every year on the occasion of Water Day many types of programs are organized. Efforts are made to explain water conservation and its importance to people through speeches, poems, and stories. All kinds of photographs and posters are shared which aim to make people understand the importance of water.
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