Water for Peace

Document Type : Analytical note

Authors

• Maedeh Oskouhi
• K Esmaili

Department of Water Science and Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

World Water Day is an annual event organized by the United Nations every year on March 22 (2nd or 3rd of Farvardin).  The title of this day's slogan in 2024 is "Water for Peace" and emphasizes the vital importance of water in human and social systems, as well as the need for sustainable use of water resources to maintain the integrity of transboundary governance. This event aims to increase the awareness of the world community about the importance of water for maintaining peace and stability. The optimal use of water resources, its sustainable management, and cooperation between countries to resolve water-related disputes are among its main goals. This event is held to draw attention to environmental and social issues related to water and tries to clarify and share the crises related to water shortages and their effects on global communities by explaining the importance of preserving and managing water resources. In this research, the World Water Day slogans from 1994 to 2024 have been investigated. Then the analysis of naming Water Day in 2024 was presented.

Keywords

• World Water Day
• Vital Role of Water
• Sustainable Management
• Water for All

Main Subjects

• Water, Ecosystem and Environment

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