This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. In 1993, the first World Water Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly and since, each year focuses on a different issue.
The UN and its member nations devote this day to implementing UN
recommendations and promoting concrete activities within their countries
regarding the world's water resources. Additionally, a number of
nongovernmental organizations promoting clean water and sustainable
aquatic habitats have used World Water Day as a time to focus attention
on the critical issues of our era. Events such as theatrical and musical
celebrations, educational events, and campaigns to raise money for
access to clean and affordable water are held worldwide on World Water
Day, or on convenient dates close to March 22.The occasion of World Water Day is also used to highlight required improvements for access to WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) facilities in developing countries.
