From 2002-03-22 to 2002-03-22

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Summary:
The theme for March 22, 2002 is Water for Development.

Water and development are intrinsically linked. Once viewed as an infinitely renewable and bountiful resource, water today defines and confines development aspirations - human, social, and economic - in many parts of the world. Even in countries that currently have sufficient freshwater supplies, increasing demands, pollution, and over-exploitation put such supplies at risk. In developing countries, demand for freshwater is increasing steadily due to rapid growth in agriculture, industry, and urban development. Coupled with the potential impacts of global warming and climate changes on the Earh's water cycle, the future availability of freshwater appears more precarious than ever before. But along with these challenges come the opportunities to work together and find concrete solutions.

World Water Day 2002 represents an opportunity to reflect on water and development issues, to recognize successes and challenges, and to strengthen the international collaboration that has become the cornerstone to the solution-finding process.

Organizers: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Contact Name: World Day for Water 2002 Secretariat
E-mail: waterday@iaea.org
URL: http://waterday2002.iaea.org/