World Water Day 22 March 2013

In 2013 World Water Day shares the topic of Water Cooperation. Celebrated since 1993, World Water Day has grown to become one of the key dates in the UN calendar… More >>

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Over half of the world population lives in urban areas. Although urban areas are better served than rural areas, they are struggling to keep up with population growth.
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Featured Initiative

"Deserts and Monsoons" a photo exhibition dedicated to water in Matera, Italy to celebrate the International Year of Water Cooperation.
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3rd edition of the "Water for Life" UN-Water Best Practices Award

The 2013 edition of the award has been given to Japan and the Republic of Moldova on World Water Day. The purpose of this UN-Water award is to promote efforts to fulfil water-related commitments through the recognition of outstanding best practices.

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