| Celebrate World Water Day - March 22nd | 22 March 06 |
 World Water Day, March 22, was designated at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. Raising awareness about preserving global water resources became the goal of World Water Day. This year communities across Canada will call for clean, accessible, public water for everyone.The 4th World Water Forum is taking place in Mexico City (March 16-22). The World Water Forum, an initiative of the World Water Council, has the aim of raising the awareness on water issues all over the world. The Council of Canadians (CoC) is marking World Water Day by highlighting the need for a national water policy in Canada, problems with privatizing water resources, and public-private water partnerships risks. The CoC is also promoting an alternative forum to the t at he World Water Forum. Activists and organizations from around the world will meet in Mexico City to take part in a citizens' water forum focused on promoting the right to water. The Council of Canadians, CUPE, KAIROS and Development and Peace are encouraging citizens to Take Action and send an electronic letter to Canada's federal and provincial politicians, voicing support for public control of water and people's access to safe, affordable water. Visit the Council of Canadians' World Water Day web page Send a letter to Canada's federal and provincial politicians, and to opposition critics Visit the 4th World Water Forum web site Sources: Council of Canadians, World Water Forum |
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