2003: International Year of Freshwater

The United Nations General Assembly in resolution 55/196 proclaimed the year 2003 as the International Year of Freshwater.

The publication by the United Nations system of the World Water Development Report will be a major focus of the Year's public information activities. Its first edition will be launched at the Third World Water Forum in Kyoto, Japan in March 2003.

More information: UNESCO Water Portal

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Date of publication: 17/10/2002

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