Under international human rights law, water is implicitly and explicitly protected as a human right, yet one sixth of the world's 6.1 billion people lack access to improved sources of water.
Water is life, say the organizers of tomorrow's World Water Day.
Small and large, the events are as varied as the countries hosting them. Egypt, France, and India are among countries pursuing demonstration projects for desalting seawater with the application of nuclear energy, an approach known as nuclear desalination. The Holdens' home also features a system that recycles dirty water, resulting in low water bills and a green garden. Across Canada, the federal government is organizing children's coloring competitions based on the water theme, showing videos and films on water issues and staging a photography contest. The festival will focus on protecting the water New Zealanders use for recreation, fishing and swimming.