World Water Day is observed every year on March 22. This significant day, officially recognised by the United Nations, aims to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate its sustainable management worldwide.
Around 3 billion people rely on water beyond borders to survive, and numerous nations have been running campaigns and raising voices to ensure access to vital streams. 24 countries have signed treaties to confirm mutual water resources.
World Water Day, on March 22, is a significant declaration of the United Nations that intends to treasure precious sustainable water resources to contribute to public health, environmental causes, absolute well-being, and the cycle of food and energy systems on the blue planet.
Significance of World Water Day
Water is essential for human beings as the human body consists of 70 per cent water, not only for the human body but for life on Earth. The blue planet (Earth) is made up of 70 per cent water, but only 3 per cent water is fresh water and that is why it becomes necessary to save water. Currently, around 2.2 billion people lack access to clean and safe water drinking water. The main focus of World Water Day is to support the achievements of Sustainability and sanitation for all by 2030.
2025 Theme: Glacier Preservation
The theme of World Water Day 2025 is 'Glacier Preservation.' Approximately 10 per cent of Earth's land area is covered by glaciers, ice sheets, and ice caps, including those in Greenland and Antarctica. Glaciers are a significant source of freshwater, with about three-quarters of Earth's freshwater stored in glaciers.
However, due to the effect of greenhouse gases, the glaciers and ice sheets are melting, leading to the rise of global sea levels. This year's theme aims to highlight the preservation of glaciers in the world.
History of World Water Day
The inaugural 'World Water Day' was established in Agenda 21 of the 'United Nations Conference on Environment and Development' in 1992. Since then, the 'UN World Water Report' has been releasing an annual record commemorating this event with a fresh theme.
