International Day of Action for Rivers Observed on 14 March 2025.
Important Days
The International Day of Action for Rivers is annually observed on 14 March worldwide to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and the need to protect them. This Day highlights the significance of rivers in sustaining life and ecosystems, recognizes the tireless efforts of communities that protect and restore rivers, and promotes the sustainable management of water resources.
- 14 March 2025 marks the observance of the 28th International Day of Action for Rivers.
- The 2025 theme of the International Day of Action for Rivers is "Our Rivers, Our Future," which emphasizes the crucial role rivers play in supporting planetary health and maintaining all life on Earth.
- The Day was previously known as International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water, and Life.
Main Point :- (i) The International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water, and Life was adopted by the participants of the 1st International Meeting of People Affected by Dams (IMPAD) in 1997 in Curitiba, Brazil.The idea for the 1st IMPAD originated during an annual meeting of Brazil's Movement of People Affected by Large Dams (MAB).
ii. Representatives from 20 countries decided that the International Day of Action would take place on 14 March, coinciding with Brazil's Day of Action Against Large Dams.
(iii) The 1st International Day of Action for Rivers was observed on 14 March 1998.
About International Rivers
Co-Executive Directors: Josh Klemm, Isabella Winkler
Headquarters: Oakland, California, United States of America (USA)
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