Recognizing the subject, history, and importance of World Water Day in 2024 in light of Bengaluru’s water crisis

Recognizing the subject, history, and importance of World Water Day in 2024 in light of Bengaluru’s water crisis

Every year on March 22, we mark World Water Day, which serves as a reminder of the value of freshwater, particularly in light of the current water crisis in Bengaluru. On World Water Day, people in Bengaluru are gathering free drinking water from a tanker as a result of the city’s chronic water crisis.

(PTI) World Water Day: Due to Bengaluru’s continuous water scarcity, people are gathering free drinking water from a tanker. (PTI) Every year on March 22, the world observes World Water Day, a time to reflect on the value of freshwater, particularly in light of the current water crisis in Bengaluru. Due to poor monsoons and depleting groundwater supplies, the IT powerhouse is experiencing a severe water crisis.

Past Events In 1992, the first formal proposal for World Water Day under Agenda 21 was presented at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. March 22 was designated as World Water Day by a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in December 1992. Also read: Aerators installation push to preserve water starts today ahead of World Water Day significance in Bengaluru water crisis On this day, the United Nations (UN) promotes the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Every year on this day, the UN releases its main report on water and sanitation.

“Water for prosperity and peace” is this year’s topic. Therefore, this issue will be explored in the 2024 edition of the UN’s flagship World Water Development Report (WWDR), which is being launched today. Every year, the theme shifts, but the core emphasis always stays on issues related to WASH (clean water, sanitation, and hygiene), which is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 6.

Important lessons from the UN’s World Water Day 2024 statement Water has the power to bring people together or incite conflict. When water is scarce, contaminated, or difficult to get to, tensions in society increase. We must work together to balance everyone’s water needs. Water is essential for both prosperity and peace. As a result of political upheaval and mass migration, water cooperation is a key component of how nations handle climate change. Water can help us escape our current dilemma. When communities and nations come together in support of equitable and sustainable water use, harmony will be nurtured. We can peacefully resolve the water situation if we take international action through United Nations treaties and carry out local initiatives.