On World Water Day, celebrated annually on 22 March, we are invited to reflect on our planet’s most precious resource. Water is not only an essential element for our survival, but the fundamental pillar that sustains all ecosystems and life as we know it.
In an era when we are facing unprecedented climate challenges, water scarcity has become an alarming reality for millions of people around the world. Water crisis, pollution of rivers and oceans, and unequal access to drinking water are problems that require immediate and coordinated action.
Water tells the story of our existence. From ancient civilisations that settled by rivers to modern megacities that rely on complex supply systems, human development has always been intrinsically linked to the availability of this vital resource. However, our relationship with water has changed dramatically, from respect and veneration to inconsequential consumption and waste.
Every drop matters. World Water Day is a reminder that protecting this resource means protecting the future, not just for human beings, but for all the life forms that share this blue planet with us.
Today, as we reflect on the importance of water, we commit ourselves to being its guardians, defending environmental protection policies, promoting conscious consumption and ensuring that future generations are protected.