Water is the key to life, so it is not surprising that there is a special day dedicated to appreciating the importance of clean water.
World Water Day is an annual celebration and attracts the attention of the global community about the importance of water for life and awareness for sustainable management of water resources.
World Water Day is commemorated every March 22nd.
World Water Day began to be commemorated in 1993 to motivate the public to provide support in water conservation by reducing wasted use of tap water throughout the day.
This celebration can be an opportunity for you to raise public awareness of the facts about water-based issues.
Like the fact that one in nine people (2.1 billion people worldwide) still do not have access to clean water which is a human right.
Each year on the anniversary of World Water Day brings special themes.
On the celebration of World Water Day 2018 themed "Nature From Water" or "Natural Water Solutions".
Through this year's theme, we are invited to think about how 'natural-based solutions to address the water challenges we face today in the 21st century
In a statement from the United Nations, "Ecosystem damage affects the quantity and quality of water available for human consumption".
"To date there are 2.1 billion people living without clean and safe drinking water in their homes, which affect their health, education and livelihood.
"This sustainable development goal has 6 world commitments to ensure that everyone has access to clean water by 2030, and includes targets to protect the natural environment and reduce pollution," the UN statement said.
Therefore, in order to participate in the awareness of clean water, you can start with yourself.
Like doing simple things like using enough water when bathing, not soaking in the bathtub, do not throw garbage carelessly or do not excessive drinking water packed plastic bottles and not littering.
For horrible facts about water pollution in the word.