WATER DAY, WORLD
Categories: Environment, Space & The Outdoors
Location: Worldwide
Type of Event: Daily Event
Updated: May 06, 2024
Location: Worldwide
Type of Event: Daily Event
Updated: May 06, 2024
About World Water Day
World Water Day is lead by UNESCO and the day focuses on water conservation and use, blending the natural and social sciences, education, culture and communication.
Contrary to popular belief, the most valuable natural resource in the Middle East is water, not oil. People can live without oil. Nothing lives without water. Control of rivers and aquifers underlies the conflicts in the region and has for centuries. Religion is the excuse used to mobilize and conscript. Water is a primary reason.
The Middle East is simply a microcosm of the world wide issues surrounding water. Water is essential to poverty reduction and equity. It creates economic benefits, helps preserve all natural resources and safe, secure access to water builds peace. World Water Day is devoted to caring for this precious natural resource and educating the world on its need and conservation.
Contrary to popular belief, the most valuable natural resource in the Middle East is water, not oil. People can live without oil. Nothing lives without water. Control of rivers and aquifers underlies the conflicts in the region and has for centuries. Religion is the excuse used to mobilize and conscript. Water is a primary reason.
The Middle East is simply a microcosm of the world wide issues surrounding water. Water is essential to poverty reduction and equity. It creates economic benefits, helps preserve all natural resources and safe, secure access to water builds peace. World Water Day is devoted to caring for this precious natural resource and educating the world on its need and conservation.
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Event Sponsor:
United Nations
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