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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
World Water Day 2021: Theme, history and how the day will be celebrated

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Hindustan Times
22 March, 2021, 08:30 am
Last modified: 22 March, 2021, 08:44 am

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World Water Day 2021: Theme, history and how the day will be celebrated

The resolution to observe World Water Day was first adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 22, 1992, after which March 22 was declared as World Water Day and is celebrated around the world since 1993

Hindustan Times
22 March, 2021, 08:30 am
Last modified: 22 March, 2021, 08:44 am
Illustration: Collected
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World Water Day is observed annually across the globe on March 22 with the purpose of highlighting the importance of water and raising awareness about the water crisis that the world faces.

According to the United Nations (UN) website, the main focus of the day is to "support the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030."

History of World Water Day

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The resolution to observe World Water Day was first adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 22, 1992, after which March 22 was declared as World Water Day and is celebrated around the world since 1993.

Theme of World Water Day 2021

The theme of World Water Day 2021 is "Valuing Water" and has been chosen to highlight the value of water in our daily lives.

"The value of water is about much more than its price – water has enormous and complex value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics and the integrity of our natural environment. If we overlook any of these values, we risk mismanaging this finite, irreplaceable resource," the UN website says.

? 1 in 3 people live without safe drinking water.
? By 2025, half of the global population will be living in areas where water is scarce.

On Monday's #WorldWaterDay & every day, let's commit to protect this valuable resource! https://t.co/TblnsWsOa2 pic.twitter.com/J8hEkwkdve— United Nations (@UN) March 21, 2021

World Water Day celebrations

Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, World Water Day 2021 will be celebrated virtually in which the United Nations Water Development report will be released with the purpose of recommending policy directions to various countries on how to deal with the water crisis.

The UN website also urges people to participate in online conversations about the importance of water by using social media. #Water2me and #WorldWaterDay can be used for engaging in digital discussions.

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