According to the United Nations, there are over 662 million people in the world today who live with little to no access to clean, safe water. By 2050, it’s predicted that 1 in 5 developing nations will face water shortage. That’s why it’s so important to take this day to learn about water in the world. The theme of this year’s World Water Day is “Nature for Water”, specifically how we can use nature to address 21st century water challenges.
Environmental damage and strain on ecosystems can make water quality and quantity problems worse. Nature-based treatment techniques have the potential to provide long-term, sustainable solutions to water quality and quantity problems while also reducing the environment’s strain or damage.
Frannie talked with her family and friends about why it is important to talk about freshwater and nature - because we all are a part of the water cycle! Freshwater is the water we use to grow our food, that both humans and wild animals drink, that runs in the rivers and rains, and the list goes on and on. Most of the world's usable freshwater is stored under our feet as groundwater:
World Water Day emphasizes the importance of water to us all. Water is one shared resource. We must all do our part to ensure the world's freshwater is taken care, used wisely, and is available to all of us! Share how you will help protect water resources and be sure to tell your family and friends about protecting and conserving water every day!
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