The international observance of World Water Day is an initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 March of each year as the World Day for Water by adopting a resolution.This world day for water was to be observed starting in 1993, in conformity with the recommendations of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development contained in chapter 18 (Fresh Water Resources) of Agenda 21.
States were invited to devote the Day to implement the UN recommendations and set up concrete activities as deemed appropriate in the national context.
The Subcommittee welcomes the assistance offered by IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre to contribute to an information network centre in support of the observance of the Day by Governments, as required.
Events Calendar
Global/Internet Run For Water Photographic Contest "Acqua" Students Give Water a Voice Competition Photographic Contest "Water" Hult Global Case Challenge The H2O Project The H2O Challenge Magical Watery Tour Walk for Water with Water Missions International
Bulgaria Clean Rivers for the Clean Seas
Canada World Water Week
Ethiopia 18th World Water Day Celabration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
France Journée départementale de l'eau
Ghana Rural Access to Clean Water Conference
India World Water Day by Gramalaya
Malaysia World Water Day Celebration
Nepal 2nd National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Netherlands Wandelen voor Water
Nigeria ACCESSIBILITY TO SAFE PORTABLE DRINKING WATER
Puerto Rico Water week
Romania "THE MIRACLE OF WATER" INTERNATIONAL CONTEST “WATER FOR LIFE” AIR AND WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE
Russian Federation Urban Water Management "We and Water" - International Drawing Competition
United Kingdom World Water Day - Singing for Water
United States World Water Day Festival Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards Water Conservation Showcase: Saving Water in the Built Environment World Water Week Public Lecture Run Away with Cirque du Soleil at the Springs Preserve - A ONE DROP World Water Day Event Case World Water Day 5th Annual Water Missions International Charleston Walk for Water Water Missions International Atlanta Walk for Water
