World Water Day is celebrated annually on March 22nd to raise awareness of the importance of fresh water. It was established in 1993 by the United Nations General Assembly. Each year has a different theme, such as 2016's theme of "Water and Jobs" which highlighted the link between water and employment. World Water Day brings attention to improving access to clean water and sanitation in developing nations and creating awareness about drinking pure water, as water scarcity increases risks to industries and jobs that depend on water resources. Events are held worldwide on this day including seminars, speeches, and fundraising campaigns.

1. Presented by
Nahin Mahfuz Seam
Roll no: 09
Dhaka school of Economics
University of Dhaka
World water day
22nd March

2. What is World Water Day?
World Water day is a day for people to show
support and appreciate the fresh water (Non
salty water) which is only 1% of the world
water

3. When it is celebrated?
 World Water Day is an annual event
celebrated on March 22.
In 1993, the first World Water Day was
designated by the United Nations
General Assembly and since, each year
focuses on a different issue.

4. Annual theme
 Each year, World Water Day is celebrated to
show the importance of water on the globe,
and each year there is an annual theme.
 2016: Water and Jobs:
("Better water, better jobs") - This theme
shows the link between water and jobs
created either directly or indirectly by
water sources on the globe.

5. • As water scarcity increase around the globe,
industries heavily dependent on water textiles and
agriculture are at risk of increased costs, which can
then get passed to the consumer. So we need to
solve that problem as fast as possible because
many people job depends on water.

6. Why it is important?
 Creating awareness about drinking
pure water
 The occasion of World Water Day is also
used to highlight required
improvements for access
to WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene)
facilities in developing countries

7. Water day in Bangladesh
 Water Day is observed at district and
divisional levels every year.
 A seminar also held at the press club
Dhaka highlighting this year's theme
"Water and Jobs". So many speaker
attend that program

8. Water Day around the world
 UN secretary also gave speech on this
day.
 So many program held around the
world on this day . Such as theatrical
and musical celebrations, educational
events, and campaigns to raise money
for access to clean and affordable
water.

9. Thank you