Established in 1993, International World Water Day is held annually on March 22 as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
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 March 22, 1993 as the first World Water Day
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 can help build mutual respect, understanding and trust among countries and promote peace, security and sustainable economic growth. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) leads the activities of the World Water Day 2009 with the support of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Most facility managers are aware of the strategies and equipment that can be implemented to reduce water usage in their buildings. Still, here is a reminder about just a few things that can be done. Falcon Waterfree Technologies, a manufacturer of waterfree urinals, offers the following tips. Read More
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Fri, Mar 20, 2009
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