World Water Day What we can do to save water
Introduction
Water is an essential element of our life.Humans cannot survive without it.But sadly the shortage of clean water increasing day by day.World Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22 to draw people's attention to this problem and to show the importance of proper use of water.
History of World Water Day
The United Nations decided to observe the first World Water Day in 1993.Since then this day is celebrated every year in different countries of the world.One the goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDG is to ensure clean water for all 2030.World Water Day plays an important role in achieving this goal.
Importance of World Water Day
70% of the earth is water, but only 3% of it is clean and drinkable. The rest is in the sea, which is salty and cannot be used directly.So we need to understand the importance every drop of water.
Many countries in the world still have a shortage of clean water.There is a lack of fresh water in many areas in Bangladesh. Especially in rural areas where many people still drink contaminated water.As a result water borne diseases such as diarrhoea, typhoid, cholera spread.That is why World Water Day is important to us.
Theme for World Water Day 2024
Each year a specific theme is set for World Water Day.The theme for 2024 was Leveraging Water Peace.This motto implies that water is important sustaining life but also for peace and cooperation.Different countries and regions around the world are fighting water.Therefore it is possible to maintain peace in world through water conservation and proper management.
Water crisis in the context of Bangladesh
Although Bangladesh is a riverine country, there is also a shortage of fresh water. Water use is increasing, especially in urban areas, but groundwater levels are falling. Excessive use of water in industries and agriculture is causing water wastage. On the other hand, increasing salinity, river erosion and flooding due to climate change are harming our water sources.
What we can do to conserve water
1. Stop unnecessary wastage of water by not running the tap while brushing teeth, washing dishes and washing the car with little water.
2. Rainwater harvesting Rainwater can be harvested and used for domestic purposes.
3. Tree planting and forest conservation Trees help in maintaining ground water level.
4. Keeping rivers and water bodies clean so that water is not polluted and biodiversity is preserved.
5. Increasing awareness of water use in industries Recycling water management should be introduced in factories.
World Water Day teaches us that water is not just a natural resource, it is the key to sustaining life.Water conservation is our responsibility so that we can leave clean water for future generations.So let all aware and responsible in using water and conserve it properly.