World Water Day. Water Day: when is it celebrated, history and traditions of the holiday When is Water Day in a year

Another spring holiday - World Water Day, which is celebrated on March 22, appeared on the calendar recently - in 1993. And the UN General Assembly announced this. And the goal of the holiday is extremely simple - to attract the attention of all humanity to the issues of development and conservation of water resources. Thus, in different regions of Russia the “Clean Water Marathon” is held, which is organized by the Rosvodokanal Group of Companies.

And in 2003, the UN declared 2005-2015 the International Decade for Action “Water for Life”. Exhibitions, lectures, excursions, conferences held by action organizers are aimed at promoting the rational use of water resources.

It is interesting that Orthodox Christians from time immemorial have also celebrated a kind of “Water Day”. And it falls on the third day after the celebration of Trinity. On this day, water is the birthday girl.

Purpose of the holiday
World Water Day has been celebrated since March 22, 1992. Like all holidays created with the support of the UN, the main goal is to attract additional attention to environmental problems our planet, in this case to the conservation of the Earth’s still rich water resources. On this day, states that are members of the UN must strictly follow the requirements of the UN and organize various events dedicated to the problem.

Main water problems
The main problem is the shortage fresh water, this is especially true for a number of African countries, where the situation is close to catastrophic. The international community is considering a wide variety of solutions, including melting the ice at the North Pole and transporting it to the shores of Africa. The second problem of the planet is the pollution of water resources and the barbaric use of the resources of the world's oceans. The disaster that happened in Gulf of Mexico, when thousands of tons of oil appeared on the surface of the water.

Who is to blame is clear, but what to do?
There is no reason to believe that World Water Day will come and unreasonable humanity will come to its senses in an instant and stop destroying water resources. Therefore, the UN decided to use proven methods, namely, to conduct explanatory work with the population through forums, congresses, symposia and other important information and entertainment events. On March 22, many students and schoolchildren will be able to receive not only comprehensive theoretical data, but also be convinced by personal example of the correct direction in which the UN is moving. Young people and girls will have the opportunity to see the work of water treatment plants, fish factories, river and sea ports and other branches of human activity, one way or another connected with the water element.

World Water Day

Throughout human history, people have struggled for water and with water. A global problem Today the water is clean. Therefore, while celebrating World Water Day, which falls on March 22, you must remember the need to treat them with care. The decision to create this holiday was made at a UN conference held in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro.

Russia is a water power. Our country ranks second in terms of river flow after Brazil and third in terms of water supply per person after Canada and Brazil. There are 2.5 million rivers and 2.7 million lakes on the territory of our Motherland. For example, Lake Baikal accounts for 20% of the world's total fresh water reserves.

But such an abundance of water reserves imposes a huge responsibility on our state for the preservation of this natural resource. By the middle of the 21st century, the problem of water shortage will become very acute, international experts share this opinion.

Water Day is a great opportunity to remind people about the importance of water resources. Because global supplies have been and remain unstable. Due to extremely high population growth rates, poor management and global pollution, available water supplies are being depleted daily.

But in the future this life-giving moisture will be needed even more. It is necessary for growing crops, sanitary and hygienic needs, drinking water, and industrial needs. The huge gap that has emerged between supply and demand will soon widen and threaten environmental sustainability.

Scientists are in real alarm because their predictions are that by 2025, about 3 billion people will experience water shortages, because water resources are not unlimited, and it is gradually turning into a scarce resource.

Every year the UN informs the public about the problem of supplying people drinking water, offers possible solutions to protect the aquatic environment.

Without water there will be no life. Everyone needs to remember this. Careful attitude towards natural resources will allow us to prolong life on our wonderful planet. It's time for humanity to think about what we will leave as a legacy to our grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Another spring holiday - World Water Day, which is celebrated on March 22, appeared on the calendar recently - in 1993. And the UN General Assembly announced this. And the goal of the holiday is extremely simple - to attract the attention of all humanity to the issues of development and conservation of water resources. Thus, in different regions of Russia the “Clean Water Marathon” is held, which is organized by the Rosvodokanal Group of Companies.

And in 2003, the UN declared 2005-2015 the International Decade for Action “Water for Life”. Exhibitions, lectures, excursions, conferences held by action organizers are aimed at promoting the rational use of water resources.

It is interesting that Orthodox Christians from time immemorial have also celebrated a kind of “Water Day”. And it falls on the third day after the celebration of Trinity. On this day, water is the birthday girl.

Purpose of the holiday

World Water Day has been celebrated since March 22, 1992. Like all holidays created with the support of the UN, the main goal is to attract additional attention to the environmental problems of our planet, in this case to the conservation of the Earth’s still rich water resources. On this day, states that are members of the UN must strictly follow the requirements of the UN and organize various events dedicated to the problem.

Main water problems

The main problem is the lack of fresh water, especially in a number of African countries, where the situation is close to catastrophic. The international community is considering a wide variety of solutions, including melting the ice at the North Pole and transporting it to the shores of Africa. The second problem of the planet is the pollution of water resources and the barbaric use of the resources of the world's oceans. The disaster that happened in the Gulf of Mexico, when thousands of tons of oil ended up on the surface of the water, is still fresh in our memory.

Who is to blame is clear, but what to do?

There is no reason to believe that World Water Day 2016 will come and unreasonable humanity will come to its senses in an instant and stop destroying water resources. Therefore, the UN decided to use proven methods, namely, to conduct explanatory work with the population through forums, congresses, symposia and other important information and entertainment events. On March 22, many students and schoolchildren will be able to receive not only comprehensive theoretical data, but also be convinced by personal example of the correct direction in which the UN is moving. Young people and girls will have the opportunity to see the work of water treatment plants, fish factories, river and sea ports and other branches of human activity, one way or another connected with the water element.

As you know, water is the source of life, and it has its own holiday. Every year on March 22, the planet celebrates World Water Day or World Water Day, designed to draw public attention to problems related to the protection of water reserves. But there are problems. Thus, in 2006, about 1.1 billion people did not have normal and safe drinking water, and died from floods and droughts more people than from other natural disasters. Are you thoughtlessly pouring drinking water in the kitchen and bathroom? These photos will make you think. Local column in Allahabad, India.
A queue at a huge water well in the Indian state of Gujarat.
According to the World Health Organization, infections caused by a lack of clean water kill one person every minute somewhere in the world.
Washing on the roadside in the Indian city of Chennai.
In this area of ​​Kenya, people go to the swamp for drinking water.
This is how some people start their mornings in Kolkata, India.
In this area of ​​Sanaa, Yemen, everyone goes to a single pump, trying to fill as many containers as possible.
A difficult path through the sands with water from the Ganges River in Allahabad, India.
In Mumbai, drinking water can also be collected from a puddle. The main thing is not to be hit by a train.
Crossing a sewer canal in the slums of Mumbai.
Dig deeper! Locals digging a well in the suburbs of Damascus, Syria.
Queue for water in Ahmedabad.
Filling barrels with water from a tanker truck, Lima, Peru.
Myanmar. Rainwater is a good option for drinking water.
Never give up. An almost empty well in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
And it saves you from the sun. Carrying water near the capital of South Sudan.
Many scientists believe that the problem is not a lack of water, but its irrational use. One of the most pressing issues of our time is excessive water consumption in food production. So, a person drinks 2-3 liters of water per day, while 2000-5000 liters of water are required to produce food for one person.
The main source of all fresh water is the oceans, from which approximately 500 thousand square kilometers evaporate annually. water. 80% of all precipitation returns to the oceans and falls out. Well, it's very smelly. Collecting water from some hole in the ground near Baghdad.
The largest reserves of fresh water are in polar ice. The ratio of the world's freshwater supply to the volume of all water on Earth is only 3%. A submersible hand pump to extract "drinking water" in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.
Thirst. Ethiopia.
Water from South Sudan.
Freshwater resources on our planet are distributed extremely unevenly. Arid or semi-arid regions of the world, making up 40% of the world's land mass, use only 2% of the world's water. Drought in Yunnan Province, China. The pond of water has dried up.
In the 20th century the population globe increased 3 times. Over the same period, fresh water consumption increased 7 times, including 13 times for municipal drinking needs. Washing in the Yamuna River in New Delhi. No, it's not snow, it's foam from pollution.
A questionable water reservoir in southwest China's Sichuan province.
According to international experts, the problem of fresh water shortage will become one of the most acute by the middle of the 21st century. Thus, by 2025, 3.2 billion inhabitants of our planet will suffer from a lack of water. Collected water from a pit, South Sudan.
They brought water to a refugee camp on the outskirts of Erbil in Iraq.
Walking for water on a bombed street in Aleppo, Syria.
Textured pump in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
The hard way with water home on the border with Rwanda.
Very difficult. Myanmar.
Should I take a swim? The place is located west of Nepal's capital Kathmandu.
In Mumbai.
Dirty place north of Manila.
However, we don't need to worry just yet. Russia leads the world in fresh water reserves - we have more than 20% of the world's resources. There are 2.5 million rivers and 2.7 million lakes in Russia. Lake Baikal alone contains 20% of the world's fresh water. In addition, 2,290 large and medium-sized reservoirs have been created in Russia. Well in Dhaka.
Save water!

As you know, water is the source of life, and it has its own holiday. Every year on March 22, the planet celebrates World Water Day or World Water Day, designed to draw public attention to problems related to the protection of water reserves. But there are problems.

Thus, in 2006, about 1.1 billion people did not have adequate and safe drinking water, and more people died from floods and droughts than from other natural disasters.

Are you thoughtlessly pouring drinking water in the kitchen and bathroom? These photos will make you think.

1. Local speaker in Allahabad, India.

2. A queue at a huge water well in the Indian state of Gujarat.

3. According to the World Health Organization, infections caused by lack of clean water lead to the death of one person every minute somewhere in the world.

4. Washing on the side of the road in the Indian city of Chennai.

5. In this area in Kenya, people go to the swamp for drinking water.

6. This is how some people start their mornings in Kolkata, India.

7. In this area of ​​Sanaa, Yemen, everyone goes to a single pump, trying to fill as many containers as possible.

8. A difficult path through the sands with water from the Ganges River in Allahabad, India.

9. In Mumbai, you can get drinking water from a puddle. The main thing is not to be hit by a train.

10. Crossing a sewer canal in the slums of Mumbai.

11. Dig deeper! Local residents dig a well in the suburbs of Damascus, Syria.

12. Queue for water in Ahmedabad.

13. Filling barrels with water from a tanker truck, Lima, Peru.

14. Myanmar. Rainwater is a good option for drinking water.

15. Never give up. An almost empty well in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

16. And saves from the sun. Carrying water near the capital of South Sudan.

17. Many scientists believe that the problem is not a lack of water, but its irrational use. One of the most pressing issues of our time is excessive water consumption in food production.

So, a person drinks 2-3 liters of water per day, while 2000-5000 liters of water are required to produce food for one person.

The main source of all fresh water is the oceans, from which approximately 500 thousand square kilometers evaporate annually. water. 80% of all precipitation returns to the oceans and falls out.

18. Well, very smelly. Collecting water from some hole in the ground near Baghdad.

The largest reserves of fresh water are found in polar ice. The ratio of the world's freshwater supply to the volume of all water on Earth is only 3%.

19. A submersible hand pump to extract “drinking water” in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

20. Thirst. Ethiopia.

21. Water from South Sudan.

Freshwater resources on our planet are distributed extremely unevenly. Arid or semi-arid regions of the world, making up 40% of the world's land mass, use only 2% of the world's water.

22. Drought in Yunnan, China. The pond of water has dried up.

In the 20th century, the world's population tripled. Over the same period, fresh water consumption increased 7 times, including 13 times for municipal drinking needs.

23. Washing in the Yamuna River in New Delhi. No, it's not snow, it's foam from pollution.

24. A questionable water reservoir in southwest China's Sichuan province.

According to international experts, the problem of fresh water shortage will become one of the most acute by the middle of the 21st century. Thus, by 2025, 3.2 billion inhabitants of our planet will suffer from a lack of water.

25. Collected water from a pit, South Sudan.

26. They brought water to a refugee camp on the outskirts of Erbil in Iraq.

27. Walking for water on a bombed street in Aleppo, Syria.

28. Textured pump in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

29. Difficult journey home with water on the border with Rwanda.

30. Very difficult. Myanmar.

31. Swim or what? The place is located west of Nepal's capital Kathmandu.

32. In Mumbai.

33. Dirty place north of Manila.