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International Day of Action for Rivers 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance

International Day Of Action For Rivers 2024 – Every year, The International Day of Action for Rivers is observed on March 14 to raise awareness of how crucial rivers are to our daily lives. the day aims to spread awareness about unequal access to clean water and the growing pollution of freshwater habitats like rivers as a result of blatant human activity.

The day also raises awareness about the value and importance of rivers and it also brings together people from across the world to discuss and spread awareness about conserving rivers, river management, pollution, and equitable access to clean and flowing water.

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In 2024, the World is celebrating the 27th anniversary of the International Day of Action for Rivers. Before this, The day was recognized as the International Day against Dams, for Rivers, Water, and Life.

International Day Of Action For Rivers: History

As per the International Rivers, a global non-profit organization’s official website, the inaugural International Day of Action for Rivers was observed in March 1997.

Representatives of the 20 nations approved the International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water, and Life at the inaugural International Conference of Dams Affected Peoples in Curitiba, Brazil.

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International Day of Action for Rivers 2024: theme

  • This year’s theme is “Water for All”.
  • The theme of the 2023 International Day of Action for Rivers is “Rights of Rivers,”
  • The theme of International Day of Action for Rivers 2022 is “The Importance of Rivers for Biodiversity”.

International Day of Action for Rivers 2024: Dates

The International Day of Action for Rivers is celebrated every year on March 14 and this year it takes place on Thursday. 

YearDateDay
2024March 14Thursday
2025March 14Friday
2026March 14Saturday
2027March 14Sunday
2028March 14Tuesday

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