World Water Day 2018

World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is “Nature for Water”– exploring nature based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.

Damaged ecosystems affect the quantity and quality of water available for human consumption. Today, 2.1 billion people live without safe drinking water at home; affecting their health, education and livelihoods. The central message is that NBS (Nature-Based-Solutions), such as planting trees to replenish forests, reconnecting rivers to floodplains, and restoring wetlands, is a sustainable and cost-effective way to help rebalance the water cycle, mitigate the effects of climate change and improve human health and livelihoods. By using NBS to help meet the water needs of a growing population, we will contribute to the creation of a circular economy, at the same time as helping to protect the natural environment and reduce pollution - both key targets in SDG 6, which commits the world to ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030 and includes targets on protecting the natural environment and reducing pollution. This year is the 25th celebration of the World Water Day. So take action now. Show to the decision-makers of the world your latest technology at the International Water Association World Water Congress & Exhibition 2018, taking place in Tokyo from 16-21 September 2018.