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World Water Day is an annual observance celebrated on March 22 to highlight the significance of freshwater, especially during times of water scarcity, such as the ongoing Bengaluru water crisis. This year, the tech hub is experiencing severe water shortages due to failed monsoons and diminishing groundwater resources . The concept of World Water Day was introduced at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, where the first formal proposal for the observance was presented under Agenda 21. Following this, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared March 22 as World Water Day in December 1992. The United Nations uses World Water Day to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources and launches its flagship report on water and sanitation annually on this day. Each year, a new theme is adopted, with this year focusing on “Water for prosperity and peace.” The 2024 edition of the UN’s flagship World Water Development Report (WWDR) will delve into this theme and highlight areas concerning clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) that align with Sustainable Development Goal. In the context of the message for UN’s World Water Day 2024, it is emphasized that water can play a crucial role in either fostering peace or triggering conflicts. Scarcity, pollution, and unequal access to water can drive tensions in societies, making cooperation essential to meet the needs of all. Moreover, water cooperation is viewed as central to addressing the challenges related to climate change, and maintaining peace and prosperity. The message highlights how unity around fair and sustainable water use, coupled with international and local actions, can lead to peaceful resolution of the water crisis. #thek4pmovement #kpopforpeace #happyworldwaterday

JOIN THE WATER DIALOGUES💦 Challenges with contaminated #drinkingwater, #oxygendepletion and water consumption in a number of critical sectors have put water on the political agenda. With a series of meetings in the spring of 2024, Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber will debate how to future-proof the Danish water sector and the Danish export of #watertechnology. The meetings are backed by the Grundfos Foundation | PDJF #proudtobegrundfos

This morning, the European Committee of the Regions adopted two opinions with the unanimity of voters:    💪Towards resilient water management to fight climate crisis within an EU Blue Deal: https://lnkd.in/eHjJyABK 🚜Creating an EU Blue Deal from an agriculture and rural development perspective across EU regions: https://lnkd.in/eJevTYGh   What are their views? 💧Recognise the importance of achieving a Water-Smart Society for better water management 🔧  💧Call for investment in water saving and reuse ♻️  💧Encourage a ‘One Water’ approach in the model of the Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs) to gather all stakeholders around the same table 🤝  💧Enable circular economy processes to achieve water-smart industrial symbiosis. 🏭  💧Highlight the importance of the water-soil nexus for water management 🌱  💧Urge the European Commission and Member States to work with local and regional authorities (LRAs), providing them with the relevant support, particularly within the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus⚡ #WaterSmartSociety #EUBlueDeal #WaterWiseEU #waterresilience #sustainability #ClimateAction #EUWaterStrategy #CircularEconomy #GreenTransition #WaterManagement #Agriculture #WaterSoilNexus #LocalandRegionalAuthorities #LRA #WaterOrientedLivingLabs #WOLLs 

Today the European Committee of the Regions adopted two opinions with the unanimity of voters:  Towards resilient water management to fight climate crisis within an #EUBlueDeal: https://lnkd.in/eHjJyABK

#WORLD #WATER #DAY2024. The World Water Day, we celebrated on March 22 every year, is an occasion to realize the importance of freshwater, especially this year amid the #ongoing #Bengaluru water crisis. The tech hub is facing an acute water shortage due to failed monsoons and drying groundwater resources. #History In 1992, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro saw the first formal proposal of World Water Day under Agenda 21. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in December 1992 by which #March 22 was #declared #World #Water #Day. #Significance The United Nations (#UN) marks this day to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. On this day, the UN’s flagship report on water and sanitation is launched every year. #Theme The theme for this year is ‘#Water #for #Prosperity #and #Peace." Thus, the 2024 edition of the UN’s flagship World Water Development Report (WWDR) report will explore this theme and be released today. Also the theme changes every year, but the central focus remains on topics relevant to #clean #water, #sanitation, and #hygiene (WASH), which is in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 6. So let's make every effort to conserve water and reduce waste where we live in the world.🌍 #worldwaterday #waterconservation #enviroments #safetyinformation #hygeine #savewater.

We are thrilled to announce the release of the "EWA Water Manifesto: The Strategic Value of Water." This comprehensive document underscores the critical importance of water in Europe and advocates for prioritizing water management, access, and sustainability in European policies. 💧 The EWA Water Manifesto emphasizes key principles, including responsible water resource management, universal access to clean water, promotion of water sustainability, and strategies for climate adaptation. It's a significant step towards securing a water-secure future for Europe. Read the full manifesto and join us in championing the cause of water sustainability in Europe. ➡https://lnkd.in/ekGTShJg Let's work together to make a meaningful impact on the future of water. 🌍💙 #EWA #WaterManifesto #Sustainability #WaterManagement #ClimateAdaptation #CleanWater #Europe #WaterSecurity #EUBlueDeal

Quite an interesting article for World Water Day 2024. https://lnkd.in/d59JUp5D While one of the primary aims of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to ensure universal access to safe water by 2030, the reality remains stark: 🚰 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water. 🚿 3.6 billion lack access to safe sanitation. 🚾 2.3 billion people lack basic handwashing facilities. 🚱 Additionally, a significant portion of wastewater is discharged into nature untreated, while 3 billion people are at risk due to inadequate knowledge about the health of the lakes, rivers, and groundwater sources they rely on. 💦 Do you think their goal is achievable? 💧 Have you ever faced issues accessing safe drinking water? 🥤 Do you read the label of the water bottle you buy to check its contents? 🔫 Do you have any water conservation habits? 🙋 Here are some of the steps I take concerning water, and I'm constantly striving to improve 🏡 (Because I live in a house with land and CAN): ⚠️ SOME MAY BE OVER THE TOP! 🌱 Harvesting rainwater in large tanks so I can water my plants during the summer. 🚿 Opting for showers instead of long baths. 🛀 When bathing my daughter, I share the same bath 🙃. 🍽️ I own a dishwasher, but I wipe excess off the plates and cutlery before starting and only use the eco program for 50 minutes twice a week. 🚰 If I need to hand wash dishes, I soak them first and stop the water running while cleaning with washing up liquid. 🪥 Not letting the tap run while I brush my teeth or hands. 🎽 Washing clothes only when I have a full load. 💧 Collecting time to time in used 5 litre containers for days when the supplier decides to turn the tap off! - it happened 5 times last summer! Why am I concerned? 🔙 In my childhood, although we had a well, the acces of waterfacilities into the house took a while, many years I didn't know what's a tap water or used outside toilet! 🔜 I don't want the same or any issues regarding water for my daughter or the next generations. 💥 Follow me for more sustainable lifestyle tips and leave a comment below sharing your thoughts and actions to help address water issues worldwide! #thesustainablemarketer

𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! The Australia water market scan, commissioned by the Embassy and Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Australia and executed by the NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership), in cooperation with the 180 Degrees Consulting - University of New South Wales, has revealed several promising opportunities for the Dutch water sector in Australia. 🌏 🌊 🌱 🏙 ♻ Australia faces a range of water-related challenges, driven by climate change. Effective water management strategies and adaptation measures are essential to address these challenges, ensure water security in the country, and protect coastal communities and ecosystems. The opportunities for the Dutch water sector are in the field of addressing water scarcity and flood challenges, advancing agri- and horticulture, providing urban water management solutions, and enhancing water governance and circularity in the mining sector. The scan presents a thorough overview of the water-related challenges and opportunities found in the Australian water sector, as well as the opportunities for the Dutch water sector. Download the Australia market scan for free > https://lnkd.in/ey8Vk-mB Machteld Goossensen Sabrina Kraaijenbrink-Doetjes Arjan Braamskamp Maayke Cramers Nathan de Bruijn #Australia #MarketScan #MarketOpportunities

Loï Fauchon, President of the World Water Council (WWC), spoke about the strong link between #water and shared prosperity: "Water is essential to all the fundamental aspects of life. Water is essential for health, food, energy, education and economic development". #Welysis #water #sustainability #electrolysis #salt #InvestinWater #environment #WaterTreatment #WaterSupply #ChlorAlkaliSolutions #SodiumHypochlorite