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World Water Day

Mar 21, 2024
To: Mar 21, 2024
University of Balamand (UOB) in Lebanon

About this event

Initiated by the United Nations, World Water Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about water-related issues, such as water scarcity, pollution, access to clean water, and sanitation challenges faced by communities worldwide. It is a reminder of the critical role that water plays in supporting life, ecosystems, economies, and societies, emphasizing the collective responsibility to safeguard this precious resource for the benefit of all. It calls for concerted action to ensure equitable access to clean water and sanitation, protect water ecosystems, and promote sustainable water management practices, thereby contributing to a more resilient and sustainable future for humanity and the planet. It also provides an opportunity to recognize the interconnectedness of water with other global issues, such as health, poverty alleviation, food security, gender equality, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. By highlighting the importance of water in achieving sustainable development goals, World Water Day underscores the need for collaborative efforts and innovative solutions at local, national, and international levels to address the world's water challenges.