World Water Week - 20 to 24 August

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World Water Week, a global event organized annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute since 1991, will take place at the Waterfront Congress Center from 20 to 24 August.

An Overview of the News

• This non-profit event serves as a platform to address the global water crisis and various related challenges.

• It aims to develop solutions to the international water crisis (along with many other problems).

• Water, an important natural resource, plays an important role in our daily activities like drinking and cleaning. Therefore its conservation is very important.

• The theme for World Water Week 2023 is "Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World," The theme encourages a re-evaluation of water management practices and emphasizes the need for new ideas, innovations, and effective governance systems in the face of increasing water scarcity, and instability around the world.

History of World Water Week

• World Water Week is a recurring global event that has taken place every year since its inception in 1991.

• The event is organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), a non-profit organization committed to advocating for sustainable water solutions.

• The first World Water Week was held in 1991 in Stockholm, Sweden.

• The theme of the opening ceremony was "Water: An Imminent Crisis."

• The event brought together water experts and professionals from around the world to discuss and address challenges related to water scarcity and pollution.

• Since its inception, World Water Week has been held continuously in Stockholm.

• The event serves as an important platform for international stakeholders to engage in discussion, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative efforts to tackle various water-related issues.