On the 22 March 2016 World Water Day will be celebrated across the globe, a chance to highlight all issues related to fresh water. The theme of this year’s World Water Day is “Water and Jobs” since water stress and the lack of decent work can exacerbate security challenges, force migration and undo the progress made in the fight to eradicate poverty.
“Water and Jobs” and the Sustainable Development Goals

This year´s World Water Day links SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The implications, responsibility and competences of local and regional governments with regard to clean water and sanitation are far reaching. United Cities and Local Governments reaffirm that water is a fundamental right. These two goals are inherently interlinked and political decision-makers should prioritize investment for resilient urban settlements to tackle water scarcity, access to safe drinking water and sanitation, protect communities from water-related disasters, and the effects of climate change.

Source: UCLG