World Rivers Day is an annual celebration that is marked on the fourth Sunday of September to increase public awareness about rivers and to encourage their conservation. This year, World Rivers Day will be celebrated on Sunday, September 24. World Rivers Day is a special day dedicated to rivers and celebrates the Earth's waterways. Rivers have been facing threats posed by humans due to climate change and rapid urbanisation. The day aims to encourage the improved stewardship of all rivers around the world. As per records, Mark Angelo, a famous river conservationist, approached the United Nations in 2005 and advocated for an annual World Rivers Day to raise awareness about water resources across the planet. Seeing River in Dreams Explained: Know The Meaning And Interpretation of Seeing Flowing Water or Stream in Sleep.

World Rivers Day 2023 Date and Theme

World Rivers Day 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, September 24. The theme for World Rivers Day this year again is "waterways in our communities."

World Rivers Day History

In a bid to create awareness to protect our water resources and conserve them for the future, the United Nations launched the Water for Life Decade in 2005. Following this, the establishment of World Rivers Day was in response to a proposal initiated by internationally renowned river advocate Mark Angelo. As per records, the proposal for a global event to celebrate rivers was based on the success of BC Rivers Day, which Mark Angelo had founded and led in western Canada since 1980.

The UN was of the opinion that it was a good fit for the aims of the Water for Life Decade, and the proposal was approved. World Rivers Day was first celebrated in 2005 by a number of countries and was a great success.  Since then, the event gained popularity.  It is annually celebrated on the fourth Sunday of every September.

World Rivers Day Significance

On World Rivers Day, river enthusiasts from around the world come together and organise events to raise awareness about river conservation. The conservation of rivers is of paramount importance for several reasons, including ecological, economic, cultural, and social aspects. They support a wide variety of flora and fauna and provide crucial habitats for fish, amphibians, birds, and other wildlife.

The day holds great significance as it highlights the need for the conservation of rivers to maintain a healthy environment, sustain human livelihoods, and preserve the rich biodiversity.

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