22nd March 2007
'Coping with Water Scarcity' is the theme for World Water Day 2007,
which is celebrated each year on 22nd March. The theme highlights
the significance of cooperation and importance of an integrated
approach to water resource management of water at international,
national and local levels.
Equity and rights, cultural and ethical issues are essential to be addressed when dealing with limited water resources. Imbalances between availability and demand, the degradation of groundwater and surface water quality, intersectoral competition, interregional and international disputes, all center around the question of how to cope with scarce water resources.
FAO will be the coordinating
agency within the UN system for the theme.
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