When is the International River Action Day observed?

Celebrate International River Action Day on March 14th to raise awareness of the importance of rivers and climate change.

• On this day, communities and individuals around the world work together to express their opposition to destructive water development projects, health and sustainable management of watersheds.
• The day was earlier known as "International Dam Day" to commemorate rivers, water and life. In India, some projects to protect rivers or oppose the construction of dams have also been initiated. Narmada Bachao Andolan is one of them.
• Participants of the First International Conference of Dam Influencers, held in Curitiba, Brazil in March 1997, passed the "International Day of Action on Dams and Rivers, Water and Life".
• Representatives of 20 countries decided to designate the International Day of Action as the "Day of Action Against Large Dams" in Brazil on March 14.
• The main purpose of facilitating this day is to make a concerted voice to oppose destructive water development projects, restore the health of the basin, and demand fair and sustainable management of our rivers. Theme 2021: Rights of Rivers.

Published date : 16 Mar 2021 03:55PM