<Tr> <Th> First time </Th> <Td> 22 March 1993 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Related to </Th> <Td> Water, Sustainable development, Sustainability </Td> </Tr> <P> World Water Day is an annual observance day on 22 March to highlight the importance of freshwater . It is also used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources . World Water Day is celebrated around the world with a variety of events . These can be educational, theatrical, musical or lobbying in nature . The day can also include campaigns to raise money for water projects . The first World Water Day, designated by the United Nations, was commemorated in 1993 . </P> <P> UN-Water selects a theme for each year . The theme for 2018 is "Nature for Water" to encourage people to "look for the answer in nature". For example, nature - based solutions could be implemented to reduce floods, droughts and water pollution and to protect ecosystems . </P>

When is world water day celebrated and why