World Water Day 2025: The Importance of Glacier Preservation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Water Day 2025 |
| Date | March 22 |
| Theme | "Glacier Preservation" |
| Purpose | Highlight the importance of freshwater and its sustainable management |
| First Observed | 1993 |
| Anniversary | 32nd |
| Organizer | United Nations |
| SDG Alignment | Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All by 2030 |
| Key Focus Areas | Glacier Preservation, Freshwater Supply, Climate Regulation, Ecosystem Stability |
| Glacier Freshwater | 70% of the world's freshwater stored in glaciers (UNESCO) |
| Indian Glaciers | 16,627 glaciers, primarily in the Himalayas (ISRO) |
| Major River Systems | Ganges, Brahmaputra, Indus, Yamuna |
| Challenges | Climate Change, Pollution, Deforestation, Water Scarcity |
| Solutions | Global Climate Action, Afforestation, Scientific Monitoring, Sustainable Water Management |