World water day

In day March 22nd is celebrated annually the World Water Day. With the objective of alerting and making the world population aware of the importance of water and its preservation and for the survival of all beings and ecosystems on the planet, the World Water Day was created on February 21, 1993.

We are going through a period when all the attention in the world is on the issue of water. An indispensable element for our life that is wasted every day in various places on the planet.

There are places in the world where there is not as much water abundance as we have in much of Brazil and for this reason it is worth mentioning the world water day.

There are periods of extreme drought in the northeast that leave thousands of families in need due to water pollution and waste.

was created then world water day to make people aware of the importance of this element.

Origin of World Water Day

As we mentioned at the beginning of the text, the water day was created on February 21, 1993, and was instituted by United Nations - UN, which through resolution A/RES/47/193, determined March 22 to commemorate and celebrate the water.

February 21, 1993

On this day, the United Nations, launched the Universal Declaration of Water Rights, check out:

• Art. 1st – Water is part of the planet's heritage. Every continent, every people, every nation, every region, every city, every citizen is fully responsible in the eyes of all.
• Art. 2nd – Water is the sap of our planet. It is the essential condition of life for every plant, animal or human being. Without it, we would not be able to conceive what the atmosphere, climate, vegetation, culture or agriculture are like. The right to water is one of the fundamental human rights: the right to life, as stipulated in Art. 3 of the Declaration of Human Rights.
• Art. 3rd – The natural resources for transforming water into drinking water are slow, fragile and very limited. Therefore, water must be handled with rationality, precaution and parsimony.
• Art. 4th – The balance and future of our planet depend on the preservation of water and its cycles. These must remain intact and functioning normally to ensure the continuity of life on Earth. This balance depends, in particular, on the preservation of the seas and oceans, where the cycles begin.
• Art. 5th – Water is not only a legacy of our predecessors; it is, above all, a loan to our successors. Its protection is a vital necessity, as well as a moral obligation of man to present and future generations.
• Art. 6th – Water is not a free gift from nature; it has an economic value: one needs to know that it is sometimes rare and expensive and that it may well become scarce in any region of the world.
• Art. 7th – Water must not be wasted, polluted or poisoned. In general, its use must be done with awareness and discernment so that it does not reach a situation of depletion or deterioration in the quality of reserves currently available.
• Art. 8th – The use of water implies respect for the law. Its protection is a legal obligation for every man or social group that uses it. This question must not be ignored by either man or the State.
• Art. 9th – Water management imposes a balance between the imperatives of its protection and economic, health and social needs.
• Art. 10th – Water management planning must take into account solidarity and consensus due to its unequal distribution over the Earth.

Water is a fundamental resource for all living beings to survive

It keeps our body hydrated, helps transport substances, is an excellent solvent and regulates temperature, it helps in chemical reactions and, above all, it is where the electrical energy that supplies all homes is generated. in Brazil.

The planet has plenty of water, but only 0.75% is useful for consumption, such as in lakes, rivers and underground reservoirs.

And the amount of water is not distributed equally everywhere. Some receive in abundance and others almost nothing.

In fact, in times of drought, who has never run out of water, in periods when it is necessary to ration water?

The un created the world water day and brought it on the agenda several times, as precious for the supply of the planet, animals, humans and plants.

Water belongs to everyone, there are no owners, despite being marketed by large beverage companies.

For years, large beverage companies have been buying water deposits, places with river sources, because they know that in the future water will become more expensive than alcohol and gasoline.

If we compare the price of a bottle of mineral water with the price of a liter of gasoline in some places that is sold, the water can have a value that surpasses general expectations.

 We are already living in a period in which water is already highly valued and recognized worldwide, and it should remain so for the next generation to have stability at this point.

In Brazil there are 11.6% of the world's fresh water, much of it distributed in the Amazon, where only 6% of Brazil's population lives.

Due to irregular distribution, only 3% of the water is in the Northeast, and in some cities there is no such water.

World Water Day is a reminder of exactly these data

As long as there is water in your tap, there are places in the country where people go for days without bathing, washing dishes, or even having water to drink.

It seems surreal for some people in some regions to live without water, the impression we get is that the resource it is infinite when in fact it is finite and thousands of people around the world already live this sad reality.

There are public policies for better management of water resources throughout the country, this is due to the possibility of lack of water in a generalized way around the world, it has already been estimated the possibility of wars and serious diseases due to lack of water.

The overlay of the São Francisco River, ways and techniques for water reuse and infrastructure construction for basic sanitation are measures taken as public policies thinking about the future of the nation in relation to Water.

Sewage from most cities is dumped into rivers, lakes and the sea, creating pollution as they are dumped without proper treatment.

There are cities like São Paulo that already have the first death of a river, the Tietê river.

In France there was a case of a river that was dead, but the government began to treat the river. back to being healthy, the treatment worked and nowadays it is even possible to raise fish among other living beings in the river.

The UN established that 50% of illnesses and deaths in underdeveloped countries happen due to water scarcity or contamination.

It is estimated that 1.7 billion people will live without water in 2025, being approximately 30% of the planet's population.

Urban expansion, industrialization, agriculture, livestock and electricity generation are related to elevation of living standards and population growth, but the larger these sectors, the more water is needed for keep them.

O world water day commemorating March 22, 1992, the UN has released a variety of measures, suggestions and information that are useful to raise the ecological awareness of governments across the planet.

Some tips to save water are suggested

It's not just in the world water day that we must remember its importance, but also for the rest of the year and we must all take steps to help preserve it.

In order to continue having water, it is important to point out that:

1. Do not throw garbage in rivers, lakes to prevent these tributaries from being contaminated.
2. While you brush your tooth, keep the faucet turned off.
3. At bath time, soap and turn off the faucet while only opening it to rinse off, preventing the water from being wasted;
4. Do not use hoses to water plants, it is best to use mugs, buckets and watering cans.
5. While shaving, take care that the faucet remains closed, while you wash your face with soap thousands of liters of water can be wasted with the faucet open.
6. Whenever possible, reuse water.
7. Have you ever thought about washing dishes using a basin? This way you save thousands of liters of water per year.
8. You know that habit of washing only one item of clothing at a time? Avoid it, buy a laundry basket, pile up your dirty laundry and wash it all at once.
9. Dripping faucets can generate very high consumption, before your bill turns around hundreds of reais and a lot of water is wasted, fix the leak.
10. Avoid throwing garbage in manholes and on the street, it goes straight to the river and in most cities there is no sewage treatment, the plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose.
11. It knows the washing machine water, it has soap, and it's clean enough to wash the yard and clean up pet waste.
12. Do not wash sidewalks with hoses, especially in the dry season, thousands of liters of water are wasted with this bad habit every year. Use buckets or even water from the washing machine.

They are simple and intelligent measures that will help you not to run out of water in your region, especially when it doesn't rain.

The future of our planet depends on the conscious way we use water today, water is present in everything and we must preserve it as much as possible.

The simplest and most conventional methods can be the ones that turn out to have the best result, believe me. Invest in your own future.

 Invest in the country you live in!!!

 If possible enter into projects, some organizations help you to reduce your expenses, and consecutively, make the savings really possible.

Your costs will decrease once you get your balance in this area. enjoy it world water day to regain your concepts about your daily expenses.

World Water Day – Water

Water is a natural resource that guarantees the existence of species biodiversity on our planet. A simple molecule, made up of oxygen and hydrogen, but involved in most of the chemical reactions that sustain life. In view of such importance and in view of its scarcity in potable form, given that only 0.01% of the 70% of water that constitutes our planet is suitable for consumption, nothing fairer than creating a commemorative day, but which also aims to raise awareness about the conscious use of this resource. Simple, everyday measures can be taken to help preserve this natural asset: close the faucets well after use, while brushing teeth and washing dishes and clothes; take less time in the bath, using water consciously; do not throw garbage on the streets, as they can reach the sewer system and be sent to rivers and lakes; provide an appropriate destination for cooking oils and petroleum products, so that they do not accumulate in river waters; use biodegradable detergents, which are decomposed by microorganisms present in watercourses. Therefore, let's celebrate Water Day by raising awareness of sustainable use. Each person, by playing their role, will be helping to preserve all life on the planet.

Activities for World Water Day

Teachers across the country use this date to work on the importance of water and to preserve this indispensable resource for our lives. And with that in mind, we decided to provide some tips and ideas for activities, check out:

• Play, poems, verses;
• drawings on water;
• Presentation showing the importance of water in our lives (Resources such as videos and murals can be used);
• Hold a classroom discussion;
• Making of Murals and Panels with students (40 Wall Ideas for the Day).

Below is a list of Printable Water Day Activities:

• ACTIVITIES FOR WATER DAY
• Water Day Booklet
• Interdisciplinary Text and Interpretation - Water Day
• ACTIVITIES: MARCH 22
• Water Conservation Awareness Pamphlet
• music looks at water
• Water Cycle – The Droplet Ride: Interdisciplinary
• Water Source of Life Project for Early Childhood Education
• Caring for Water Project

(Update) More Activities for World Water Day

In schools across the country, teachers use this important commemorative date to work with the students on the importance of water preservation, and with this in mind, we selected some suggestions for World Water Day Activities, check out:

• Miscellaneous activities to print
• Propose drawings for coloring and collages (Children's Education);
• Textual productions with students (Individual or collective);
• do collage work
• Making of Souvenirs and Decorative Murals for the Classroom (Children's Education);
• Conversation circle in the school patio or in the living room;
• Realization of a theater or juggler with the class;
• Reading aloud with students (Teacher starts and then asks a student to read and so on);
• create a poem
• Illustrated panel;
• Poetry reading in the classroom;

Songs for World Water Day

Phrases for World Water Day

• We only realize the value of water after the source dries up.
• Wealth influences us like sea water. The more we drink, the more thirsty we are.
• Water is the source of life for all beings
• water is everything to life
• “Money in the palm of the careless's hand is like water in a sieve. “
• Without water there is no life
• we are all made of water
• Never despair amidst the dark afflictions of your life, for clear and fertile water falls from the darkest clouds – Chinese Proverb

Phrases for World Water Day – Printable

Messages and Phrases for World Water Day

Taking good care of the water, we will take advantage of its possibilities. By mistreating it, we will experience its limitations.

Water is one of nature's main elements. We cannot live without her.

Without water there would be no human life, as it is about 70% of our body.

On this World Water Day, we need to be aware of using this important natural resource in a sustainable way, so that it is never lacking.

Water is the source of life for all beings.

Water is everything to life.

Without water there is no life.

We are all made of water.

Saving water is a smart, economical and vital measure for our species and for the planet in general.

Drinking water is a very limited resource, so we cannot waste it.

We only realize the value of water after the source dries up.

Did you know?

About 3,800 people they live in an area that lacks infrastructure and basic sanitation. Seventy percent of the planet's surface is covered by water, almost all of it salty and therefore unsuitable for the consumption human. Only 2.5% of this total it is drinkable and most of the reserves (about 80%) are concentrated in glaciers in the polar ice caps. O Guarani Aquifer is the largest source of fresh underground water in Brazil and the world.

The themes of World Water Day

Year after year, the UN chooses a fixed theme to celebrate World Water Day. Below we will provide some themes since 1995

• 1995: Women and Water
• 1996: Water for thirsty cities
• 1997: Waters of the World: is there enough?
• 1998: Groundwater: The Invisible Resource
• 1999: Everyone lives downriver
• 2000: Water for the 21st century
• 2001: Water and health
• 2002: Water for development
• 2003: Water for the future
• 2004: Water and Disasters
• 2005: Water for Life
• 2006: Water and Culture
• 2007: Dealing with water scarcity
• 2008: Sanitation
• 2009: Transboundary Waters: sharing water, sharing opportunities
• 2010: Clean water for a healthy world
• 2011: Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge
• 2012: Water and Food Security
• 2013: Cooperation for water
• 2014: Water and Energy
• 2015: Water and Sustainable Development
• 2016: Water and Jobs
• 2017: Waste Water
• 2018: Natural Water Solutions
• 2019: Water for All and warns of the fact that 2.1 billion people live without clean water at home.

The importance of water

Practically all daily activities involve water, personal hygiene and the environment in which we live is an example of this. The preparation of a large part of food also requires water, in fact, if it weren't for water, many important foods such as fruits and vegetables would not exist, as they depend on water for their growth. Thus, it is impossible to imagine planet Earth without water! Another factor that shows the importance of water is the fact that our body is made up of 70% water… Can you believe it? The water in our body has two very important roles: participating in the metabolism, that is, in the chemical reactions that occur in the body and control the temperature, thus, through sweat there is loss of heat and our body "cools", controlling the temperature. But… There is an important detail… Currently, water scarcity is already a global problem, due to factors that are directly related to the action of human beings in the environment. environment: waste, pollution, climate change, all of this interferes with the water cycle, making many countries already suffer the consequences well serious. According to data from the WHO – World Health Organization, the lack of water already affects the Middle East, China, India and North Africa. If nothing changes, by the year 2050, it is estimated that 50 countries will face a water supply crisis. This involves billions of people with water problems. Do you know how important water is to us? Water is very important to our life. She is present in many activities of our day-to-day:

• In our daily hygiene, when we shower, wash our hands before meals, brush our teeth, etc;
• At our leisure, when we cool off on the beach or play in the pool; In the hydration of our body, when we drink water and other liquids.
• In household tasks such as washing dishes and clothes, cleaning floors etc;

There is a lot to know about water. It is present in the smallest movements of our body, such as the blink of an eye. After all, we are basically composed of water. More than 70% of the human body is made up of water. As we have seen, water is essential for our life and well-being!

Tips for preserving and saving water

A few simple changes in daily consumption make all the difference in the economy of the house and also in water preservation which is very important. Check out some below. tips for preserving and saving water:

• Brush your teeth, shave, wash dishes and clothes with the tap turned off
• Save water and electricity with bath time (maximum 10 minutes)
• Press the flush button only as long as necessary
• Avoid washing garages, sidewalks with a hose (use a broom and buckets)
• After use, check if the taps are closed properly
• Check if the faucets or toilets have any leakage problems
• When washing fruits, vegetables and vegetables, use a basin instead of running water
• When cleaning and changing aquarium water, use the old one to water the plants
• Reuse washing machine water for other everyday tasks
• Reuse rainwater to water plants, wash the yard or the car
• Use only when the washing machine and dishwasher are full
• If you have a pool, use a cover to prevent water evaporation

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