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Water stress is rising worldwide. The 2026 UN #WorldWaterReport, coordinated by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, explores how stronger water management and gender equality can build resilience. buff.ly/cTwkmrM #WorldWaterDay

The Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history. Greenhouse gas concentrations are driving continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean — and melting of ice. #WaterAction = #ClimateAction #StateOfClimate buff.ly/JUMC4RP

Inadequate sanitation can disrupt education, work and daily life for adolescent girls. The 2026 UN #WorldWaterReport, coordinated by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights the importance of equitable access: buff.ly/cTwkmrM #WorldWaterDay

Spekboom — the “miracle plant” — is helping restore South Africa’s Eastern Cape. 🌿 By reviving degraded thicket ecosystems, it boosts biodiversity, stores carbon, supports water security and creates jobs for local communities. 🔗 buff.ly/qZ43JmA #WorldWaterDay

Young photographers and storytellers are invited to join “Capture the Future: Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature.” 📷🌿 ⏳ Apply by 31 May 2026 Learn more: buff.ly/Idg4P6W

2015–2025 are the 11 hottest years on record. 2025 was among the top three warmest years ever recorded. When history repeats itself eleven times, it is no longer a coincidence. It is a call to act. #WaterAction = #ClimateAction #StateOfClimate buff.ly/JUMC4RP

Broken rainfall patterns are reshaping farming in Iraq In Ninewa, farmers are turning to climate-smart agriculture—like zero tillage—to use less water, cut costs and keep crops growing despite drought. #WorldWaterDay buff.ly/yyv8Nqj

Across Asia, stronger water systems are helping rural communities adapt to droughts, floods and shifting rainfall—protecting livelihoods, health and food security. From Bangladesh to Bhutan to Timor-Leste, solutions are already working. #WorldWaterDay buff.ly/cESafAs

Access to sanitation is essential, yet not equally shared. The 2026 UN #WorldWaterReport, coordinated by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights the need for more inclusive and equitable water and sanitation systems. Read more: buff.ly/cTwkmrM #WorldWaterDay

Human rights must guide water and environmental action. A new UN-Water Policy Brief calls for policies that protect both people and ecosystems. 🔗 buff.ly/Tl1quJp #WaterAction = #ClimateAction

Close to 20% of food is wasted. Zero waste starts on your plate. Reducing food waste helps fight climate change and save water💧 How you eat, cook & shop matters. What are your water-saving tips? 📅 March 30 is #ZeroWasteDay unep.org/zerowasteday #WaterAction = #ClimateAction

FAO is committed to investing in women’s empowerment in agrifood systems. In Türkiye, FAO-supported cooperatives are promoting women’s entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency, offering a sense of community and empowerment. #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026 #WorldWaterDay

Millions in Yemen struggle to access safe water, with 17.8 million people affected. On #WorldWaterDay, read how IOM is restoring water infrastructure through Cash-for-Work, providing income to vulnerable families in Ma’rib and Ta’iz. yemen.iom.int/news/cash-work…

"On #WorldWaterDay, attention has turned to the environmental importance of the Kaparchina River, where local & international partners are working to address growing ecological challenges." ⬇️ Check out @GeorgiaToday_GT featuring our #GreenTransition project with @DanishMFA

🌳💧 On #ForestDay & #WorldWaterDay, Italian singer @ElisaToffoli joined us at FAO HQ in Rome to reflect on what forests and water mean for her. "Forests and water, they really do have healing properties - in my mind, my spirit, my body." 👇

The UN Water community is meeting in Rome this week. As Chair of @UN_Water, I see how water underpins the systems that shape our world, from food production and energy to public health, economic growth and environmental resilience. This year’s #WorldWaterDay theme is “Where water flows, equality grows” and it reminds us that water security is also a powerful driver of equity. #Water is a systemic issue. It shapes food systems, climate resilience and economic stability, yet nearly half of the global population already lives under moderate to severe water stress. At @IFAD we see that investments in water deliver measurable impact: •In Bangladesh, climate-resilient infrastructure enabled farmers to maintain market access, increasing incomes by 70% even during the monsoon •In Egypt, solar-powered irrigation increased water availability and boosted crop productivity by 30% These are not just water solutions, they are investments in resilience, productivity and stability. But water also tests our ability to work together. With nearly 60% of freshwater flowing across borders, effective water management depends on cooperation. Where governance is coordinated, societies are more resilient. Where it is fragmented, risks cascade across food, energy and economic systems. As we look ahead to the 2026 UN Water Conference, we have a critical opportunity to strengthen coordination, mobilize financing and accelerate country-led solutions. Read my full blog at @KASonline website: kas.de/en/web/newyork… #WaterSecurity

Following World Water Day, one message remains clear, safe water is not just an environmental issue, it is shaped by inequality with women & girls bearing a disproportionate burden. Learn more: link.springer.com/article/10.100… #WorldWaterDay #UNU4SDG5

Walking 3 km for water was the reality of farmers in southern Angola. FAO & the Angolan government, with EU funding, built a water reservoir & trained farmers in climate-smart soil & water techniques to fight drought and open options. 🔗bit.ly/4t6OkfW #WorldWaterDay

To mark World Water day💧, IOM DRC 🇨🇩 highlights the challenges faced by internally displaced persons in the DRC in accessing safe drinking water. Through its WASH initiatives, IOM helps communities rebuild more robust and sustainable systems. #WorldWaterDay #DRC #WASH

Maximize the impact of your water and ocean investments—adopt transparent reporting practices from IFC’s Guidelines for Blue Finance 2.0. wrld.bg/MvFe50YxRkx #BlueFinance #WorldWaterDay