In recognition of World Water Day, various organizations and individuals highlighted the critical issues surrounding water scarcity, the importance of forests, and the impact of climate change on water resources. The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem acknowledged the work of the Transboundary Water Management Center at the Arava Institute, emphasizing collaboration among policymakers and water professionals. Climate change has been identified as a significant factor in increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events, such as the dangerous humid heatwave in West Africa, making it 10 times more likely and exacerbating water scarcity issues globally. Reports indicate that water is vanishing from critical areas like Mexico's Cuatro Cienegas, and nearly half of the world's population experiences severe water scarcity at least part of the year. Innovative solutions, such as manual water purifiers introduced in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Japan, remove 99.9% of E. coli, are being developed to address these challenges. Furthermore, the role of forests in preserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change was celebrated on International Day of Forests, with Canada boasting almost 362 million hectares of forest area and initiatives aimed at promoting conservation and sustainable management. The alarming rate of deforestation in regions like the Amazon and Bolivia, with more than 240,000 hectares lost, underscores the urgency of these efforts. The interconnectedness of climate change, water-cycle disruption, and biodiversity loss was emphasized, with calls for integrated approaches to ensure a sustainable future. A new report by UNESCO highlighted that 2.2 billion people still live without access to safely managed drinking water, and in Africa, 1 in 3 persons suffer from water scarcity, with 13 African countries critically water insecure. India, home to 17% of the world's population, has only 4% of fresh water, illustrating the global extent of the crisis.
Young people are leading as change makers. We must unite to protect and conserve our most precious resource - Water! #ForEveryChild, Clean Water #WorldWaterDay #ClimateAction4LiFE #DDWS @YuWaahIndia @JalShaktiMin @jaljeevan_ @UNICEFROSA @UNinIndia https://t.co/egIvkl0DEd
In regions already contending with #political turmoil, inadequate access to #water intensifies competition and discord over limited resources, worsen existing challenges, perpetuating cycles of #poverty and susceptibility, highlights @shoba_suri https://t.co/bmR3AlZdCi
A UN report says almost 3.5 billion people across the globe do not have access to safe sanitation, and one in two suffer from water scarcity for several months a year. https://t.co/CCTAH905OJ
#WorldWaterDay: For Tenefo Votsirasoa, a farmer in southern Madagascar, access to water has been a gamechanger. ⤵️ https://t.co/IC80njADhK https://t.co/IC80njADhK https://t.co/Ajdjsz8QdS
There is a need to establish a mechanism that regulates water valuation to achieve a fair and efficient allocation of resources amidst growing water scarcity, writes @Renita0911 https://t.co/XfJHqbyQNg
Strengthening institutional mechanisms and accommodating #political sensitivities are key to finding a long-term solution for Interstate #Water Disputes governance in #India, notes @AmbarKumarGhos1 https://t.co/lxOS31ly16
A collective will to integrate #climate resilience into urban #water governance and embrace #innovative management strategies is imperative to secure continuous, clean water for all, emphasise @Aparna_R1 & Kashmeera Patel https://t.co/8pytZrj8hL
In #Africa, 1 in 3 persons suffer from #water scarcity, 13 #African countries are critically #water insecure, and most #African countries are not on track to achieve the #water-related #SDGs, notes @malancha_1chakr https://t.co/jxZbVYLF17
Human rights court orders Peru to pay damages to Peru mining town https://t.co/GGj2SW3Fj4 https://t.co/eFiW7doSer
Droughts, increasing in frequency, pose a significant threat to water security, leading to overuse and depletion of groundwater resources. Therefore, improving water management practices is pivotal to addressing the ongoing water crisis: @soumyabh_swears https://t.co/2VndhBZwjN
The intricate network of our food systems heavily relies on #water, a resource often overlooked but undeniably vital. Its scarcity or inadequacy resonates far beyond arid fields, affecting every aspect of the intricate journey from farm to table: @shoba_suri…
The growing demand for #water resources induced by population growth, industrial development and #climatechange is increasing the vulnerability of communities across the world, argues @vikrom_mathur https://t.co/CnPfntIMFz
Netafim celebrates World Water Day with community service and education https://t.co/4mRTYMyR3t
Armed groups and illegal gold mining pose a grave threat to much of Latin America’s river systems. This #WorldWaterDay, we come to you #FromTheField in Colombia’s Chocó department, from one of the world’s rainiest jungles whose rivers have been devastated by mining dredges. https://t.co/0DKbTuhTSj
Rights court condemns Peru over one of world’s most polluted towns https://t.co/rkPPGTqwfN
On #WaterDay, let's recognize the vital role of water for our lives and economies. From supporting the first private sector blue bond in #LatAm to improving water management practices in #Romania, IFC is working on innovative solutions to preserve water resources. https://t.co/SqIB2aQ2Lh
It's World Water Day! From @Water_MDPI: 'Transitioning to Clean Water and Sanitation' is part of MDPI’s Open Access book series, Transitioning to Sustainability, which aims to add to the conversation about regional and global sustainable development according to the 17 SDGs.
💧 Happy World Water Day! Deep dive into our #KaiXR #VirtualFieldTrips highlighting this precious natural resource. 🌊 The Ocean is Broken 🌊 The Ganges River 🌊 The Great Barrier Reef & more! 💡 Log in now to explore! 🌎 ➡️ https://t.co/LpbYY6raOD https://t.co/q0NOPbS49i
Four scientists reflect on how to foster a more sustainable relationship between water and society amid complex and wide-ranging challenges #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/RPvAR4vqRD
access to clean water. For this year's World Water Day, @AP journalists in six countries interviewed people who are struggling to get water. Here are their stories: https://t.co/SJGdPkRHY1
Major cities are running out of water. A new World Water Day report says it could worsen global conflict. https://t.co/Bt5K4eMls6
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights condemned Peru over one of the world's most polluted towns, an Andean city which is home to a heavy metal smelter that has poisoned residents and the environment for almost a century https://t.co/Vzfaf4vt4P
How is climate change impacting our shared water sources? On #WorldWaterDay, Stanford scientists @RjpSchmitt & Anna Michalak break down some unexpected connections between bacteria 🦠, fertilizers 💩, hydropower 🌊, irrigation 🌾, & more. https://t.co/sa5rnso9XW https://t.co/z32kOQUpzH
Canada is home to 20 percent of the world’s #FreshWater reserves. To protect this precious resource, Minister Guilbeault has announced funding for several local projects. Happy #WorldWaterDay! Learn more: https://t.co/z7pkEPby2S https://t.co/GJBXqTC6ln
Wat-er you waiting for? Learn about how ancient Earth was once covered in much more water than originally estimated on this #WorldWaterDay. #ScienceMagArchives https://t.co/g61G4TR9vu
Israel which is 60% desert used to face serious water shortages. Thanks to advanced solutions like advanced filtration and drip irrigation, today Israel is a water powerhouse. #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/31fuObSSVm
NEW REPORT by UNESCO, on behalf of UN-Water: 2.2 billion people still live w/o access to safely managed drinking water; fear that as that increases it will fuel conflict. https://t.co/C4Cu56HA9y
Happy #WorldWaterDay and #FullDiskFriday! 🌎💙 From their vantage points above the Earth, @NOAA satellites provide us with more information about Earth's water systems than is possible to obtain solely from the surface. Learn how satellites see the sea: https://t.co/XbqygkMkAa https://t.co/oFV8jQ9hiR
🌍💧Today is #WorldWaterDay. Scott Odell and John Fernández (@johnefernandez) of @mit_esi investigate the effects of mining in Chile. Read more here: https://t.co/A2U4xAHMRd
Water scarcity is drawing more investors to a growing global calamity https://t.co/FNoH8pZE9Q
The world needs to better manage its freshwater resources but thirsty new technologies touted as solutions could lead to "serious problems" if left unchecked, a UN report warned Friday. https://t.co/nj2YCqZi9A
Happy #WorldWaterDay🌊 “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water” -Eisley, In the #GreatLakes region, we have 5, beautiful, large, freshwater lakes! Today & always, let’s appreciate all that water does for our safety, health & well-being: https://t.co/T9cVhUg2qn https://t.co/4QWZBvChQE
Drought, heat and mismanagement make getting fresh water an increasingly tough task https://t.co/cQARv6uWkh
1/3 It’s #WorldWaterDay! 🌊 Did you know that we operate approximately 3000 hydrometric stations across Canada? https://t.co/Ck9IjUiMcK
Since our country was founded, we've had our fair share of water shortages. Today on #WorldWaterDay, here are five Israeli technologies and solutions that have helped us conserve, produce and make the most of every last drop of water. https://t.co/wdFtsw2V89
National Zoological Park celebrated International Day of Forests on 21st March, 2024 The theme for this year’s International Forest Day is “Forests and innovation: new solutions for a better world” Read here: https://t.co/sZPXW3agrW @moefcc https://t.co/3R93R2Z021
Water is precious, more precious than we realize. Save water before you run out of it! - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle Join the Meri LiFE app to take pro-planet actions: https://t.co/7ofiswCI9h #WorldWaterDay #ClimateAction4LiFE @jaljeevan_ @JalShaktiMin @UNICEF @UNinIndia… https://t.co/xoPsC4uVPj
How does climate change affect waterborne diseases, what are the health risks – and what can be done to reduce these risks? Read our explainer to find out 💡 https://t.co/iIX6zxQGTX
World Water Day | Did you know? By 2025, 1.8 bn people will live in areas plagued by water scarcity Here are other such concerning facts👇 #WorldWaterDay #WorldWaterDay2024 https://t.co/kjjXyGUbLR
Increasing global water scarcity is fuelling more conflicts and contributing to instability, the UN warns in a new report https://t.co/TblYReFkhL https://t.co/BJGRLsMh2M
#WorldWaterDay Tajikistan is rich in water resources, yet over 50% of the people still lack access to drinking water. But this is now changing: schools, hospitals and over 25k families in the region now have 24h access to fresh water! #EBRDdonors: @SECO_CH, Czechia & @theGEF https://t.co/UzKaBhom2p
Every sip counts! This World Water Day, be a part of global movement to address water crisis. Create amazing posters with AI to inspire action & foster creativity in advocating for sustainable water resources. https://t.co/pWRzYh1nHX #WorldWaterDay #AI #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/rTp9AUK5oc
Home to 17% of the world's population, only 4% of fresh water: India's water crisis is a growing concern. Exclusive documentary showcases @ColgateIndia initiatives aimed towards access to clean water, Ripples of Optimism @ndtv #CleanWaterForAll #WASHInitiative #ColgateCares… https://t.co/Qb8DuUJOAk
🌊March 22 marks #WorldWaterDay💧 #DYK that according to the @IPCC_CH, roughly half of the world’s population experiences severe water scarcity for at least part of the year? #WaterforPeace More on the importance of this day⬇️ https://t.co/LF5rEwt9OS https://t.co/NL0Prc1vQe
The #water-intensive nature of basmati is highlighted to foreground the need for crop-substitution policies that can attenuate #India’s looming #water crisis, notes @BardhanArya https://t.co/K84chr28KC
#Climate \change is accelerating the spread of deadly infectious diseases such as #malaria and #dengue fever beyond their traditional geographic boundaries, according to a new study. https://t.co/DwhjA0o7Nh
Water can be reused! Don’t waste water, conserve it! #WorldWaterDay #ClimateAction4LiFE #DDWS @jaljeevan_ @JalShaktiMin @UNICEF @YuWaahIndia Join the Meri LiFE app to take pro-planet actions: https://t.co/liBB9W6LiE https://t.co/h0EgV0neYm
As we look towards the future, it's crucial to recognize that by 2030, half of the world's population will likely be grappling with water scarcity issues. @GoClensta @BosonWhitewater https://t.co/KZ1lsnVsWc
Without addressing the links between climate change, water-cycle disruption, and biodiversity loss, there can be no sustainable future, because inaction in one area affects the others, wrote @MazzucatoM, Partha Dasgupta, and @lordstern1. #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/RxHsbEb5yF
It's #WorldWaterDay 💧! Introduced in areas affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, manual water purifiers by Waqua Inc. remove 99.9% of E. coli, radioactive cesium, etc. with high-performance filters. See how here: https://t.co/efzFBSTbJk #GlobalGoals #ResilientJapan https://t.co/lpJSNjMk15
📍In the field: Montréal, QC, Canada..Today is #InternationalDayofForests - This week, I spent time with @SierraClubCan. I chatted with Dr. Isabelle-Anne Bisson about the habitat destruction and looming extinction crisis in the Montreal forests caused by relentless development. https://t.co/iezlpvp44b
#Water insecurity: 1.2 billion people impacted each year — Writes Dr. Tim Sandle. https://t.co/cu5h6uk7t0
Residents of Mexico City are scrambling for water at a time of shortage. Distant reservoirs and ancient wells are running dry. Story:Patrick J.McDonnell. Video: Liliana Nieto del Rio. https://t.co/FjCtzTBcDH https://t.co/9EirPHMWGH
It's #InternationalDayOfForests! Did you know that the Angeles National Forest serves one of the country’s largest and most diverse urban centers and provides access to approximately 700,000 acres of open space in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. https://t.co/BbnN27AlcA
Across much of the highly biodiverse tropics, 32 million hectares of primary or recovering forest were lost between 2010 and 2015. @IPBES #GlobalAssessment Let’s protect these important ecosystems.🌿 #InternationalDayofForests #IDF24 Infographic @enviroamericas https://t.co/qlANnt9Q0M
In 2022, Bolivia recorded the highest deforestation figures in its history, with more than 240,000 hectares of Amazon forest lost. On #InternationalDayOfForests, we invite you to stay tuned for our upcoming investigation on environmental crimes in Bolivia.
#IntlForestDay 🌲 #DidYouKnow? Conservation, improved management, & restoration of forests & other ecosystems offer the largest share of economic mitigation potential, with reduced deforestation in tropical regions having the highest total mitigation potential. https://t.co/Yavyp5fzBU
Climate change contributed to the dangerous mix of high heat and humidity that swept through west African countries in February, according to scientists https://t.co/Ivh1g0RzkP
I think we can all agree that trees are pretty awesome. 🌳 🥰 But some forests punch above their weight when it comes to helping the planet. #OldGrowthForests #environment #trees #forests #ForestDay https://t.co/tD4ZVRektm
#FromTheSouth News Bits | In Peru, leaders of Indigenous communities in the Amazon region denounced the presence of mining groups responsible for contaminating their rivers with mercury for illegal gold mining. https://t.co/HWLFwx3yFq
Advancing the green transition and ending #deforestation in the #Amazon by 2030 will depend on the combined efforts of governments, the private sector, and civil society, argued @igarape_org's @IlonaSzaboC in 2021. #InternationalDayofForests https://t.co/NohdjORWpo
Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World #WorldForestDay | #InternationalDayOfForest | @moefcc | https://t.co/xCxQ25Czml
Together, we can ensure that forests not only survive but thrive, playing a pivotal role in climate adaptation. Join our mission: https://t.co/gM3BDqpZmq #Pachama #IntlForestDay https://t.co/qEdNuHLBs3
Did you know that Canada has almost 362 million hectares of forest area? That’s tree-mendous! Our forests aren’t just beautiful, they also provide us with economic, social, and environmental benefits. #InternationalDayOfForests 🌲💚 https://t.co/597RXhlmrs
On #InternationalForestDay, we're proud to unveil our collaboration with @WeForest_org 🌿 and AFYA to encourage the #Metaverse4Good where players drive real positive impact in the world through the quests and actions they complete inside the "Path to Glory" experience, built by… https://t.co/sExzT36MNC
Water is disappearing from Mexico's vital desert oasis Cuatro Cienegas https://t.co/leeVUyY5z0 https://t.co/FfRvx83IsK
Happy #World #ForestsDay ! 🌲🌳 The beauty and importance of our Earth's forests is amazing to behold. QT your favorite forest themed images! #ForestsMatter https://t.co/JSQcnFBrmT
Forests are home to much of the Earth's biodiversity, including 80% of all known amphibian species 🐸 #ForestDay #IntlForestDay #GenerationRestoration https://t.co/yMDpZ8tUVI
Climate change made west Africa’s ‘dangerous humid heatwave’ 10 times more likely | @AyeshaTandon w/comment from @ibrahim_ad37393 @izpinto @MajaVahlberg Read here: https://t.co/tcG7WjOdg4 https://t.co/J3N7bkiUHW
Water Diplomacy 💦! In honor of World Water Day tomorrow, we recognize the important work being done at the Transboundary Water Management Center of the @AravaInstitute. The Transboundary Water Management Center allows policy makers and water professionals to collaborate in the… https://t.co/IInG2Ro7wN
Water Diplomacy 💦! In honor of World Water Day tomorrow, we recognize the important work being done at the Transboundary Water Management Center of the Arava Institute. The Transboundary Water Management Center allows policy makers and water professionals to collaborate in the… https://t.co/274iD2uJXG