Why waste water?

27 January 2017

In 2017, the World Water Day campaign turns the spotlight to wastewater and how we can reduce and reuse to help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6.

The UN-Water led Task Force has developed posters, materials, stories, event map to inform, engage and inspire people all over the world to take action. Available on www.worldwaterday.org 

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Summary

World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about taking action to tackle the water crisis. In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly designated 22 March as the first World Water Day.