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On World Water Day 2011, BSHF highlights the importance of managing freshwater resources in a sustainable way.
Did you know? Limited freshwater resources For the first time in human history, most of the world's population now lives in cities: 3.3 billion people... and the urban landscape continues to grow. World Water Day is held annually on 22 March and the theme of World Water Day 2011 is Water and Urbanisation. World Water Day 2011 aims to raise awareness of the impact of rapid urban population growth and industrialisation on urban water systems. It also aims to draw attention to the impact of uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters. Innovative water management Bolivia The Water Solutions through Collective Management project in Bolivia provides an example of an innovative public-private-community partnership that has facilitated access to affordable water for 1,709 families on the outskirts of Cochabamba, Bolivia. The supply and distribution of potable water is community-managed, and water committees with democratically elected members have been established within each community to manage the water systems. Read more about this 2009 World Habitat Award finalist here > Egypt Potable water and latrines have been provided for over 5,900 families to date as part of the Local Housing Movement Program in Egypt. The programme operates in partnership with the private sector and trains local construction workers to carry out the necessary work. The provision of running water has had an immeasurable impact, particularly for women, who spoke of the shame and embarrassment of having to ask for water from their neighbours or wait until nightfall to relieve themselves outdoors, risking their personal safety. Read more about this 2010 World Habitat Award-winning project here > Visit this award-winning project in Egypt! The history of World Water Day The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day, following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1992. |
World Habitat Awards 2013 finalists announcedThe ten finalists for the 2013 World Habitat Awards have been chosen from a list of over 200 projects from across the globe.
World Habitat Awards 2013 – finalists announcedThe ten finalists for the 2013 World Habitat Awards have been chosen from a list of over 200 projects from across the globe.
PCMB project and study visit report publishedA report presenting the outcomes of the study visit to 2011 World Habitat Award winners PCMB, Mexico has been published.
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