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International Year of Freshwater (2003)

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LINK: http://www.un.org/events/water/

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The United Nations General Assembly in resolution 55/196 proclaimed the year 2003 as the International Year of Freshwater. The resolution encourages governments, the United Nations system and all other actors to take advantage of the Year to increase awareness of the importance of sustainable freshwater use, management and protection. It also calls upon governments, national and international organizations, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to make voluntary contributions and to lend other forms of support to the Year.

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Regions: Canada, Canada and United States, World

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Submitted by: WetlandNetwork