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World Water Day 2009 on "Shared Water - Shared Opportunities"
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater.
In 2009, the theme for World Water Day is "Shared Water - Shared Opportunities". Special focus will be placed on transboundary waters. Nurturing the opportunities for cooperation in transboundary water management helps build mutual respect, understanding and trust among countries. It promotes peace, security and sustainable economic growth. The UNESCO leads the activities of this Day with the support of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.
UN-Water will also celebrate the World Water Day at the World Water Forum. The 2009 World Water Day, which focuses on Transboundary Waters, is coordinated by UNESCO with support from UNECE and FAO Water. The event will be held Sunday, March 22, 09.00-11.00 in Amphitheatre 2 (please check for possible changes and updated programme at the UN-Water Pavilion).
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| Contact information | n/a |
|---|---|
| Event type | Conference |
| File link |
http://www.unesco.org/water/water_celebrations/ |
| Source | UNESCO Water Portal |
| Subject(s) | POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT |
| Relation | http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/ |
| Geographical coverage | International |
| Address | International, Istanbul, etc |
| Organizer | The UNESCO leads the activities of this Day with the support of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). |
| Target audience | International |
| Period | 22/03/2009 |
| Status | Confirmed |
| Working language(s) | ENGLISH |
