World Water Day

World Water Day (WWD) arose from Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first International World Water Day, designated by the United Nations, was commemorated in 1993. Each year, UN-Water, an agency that coordinates the efforts of UN entities and international organizations working on water and sanitation issues, selects a theme to highlight a specific aspect of freshwater. World Water Day is celebrated on March 22.

Since 2010, the Laurier Institute for Water Science has hosted WWD events centered on regional and northern water issues, showcasing the breadth and depth of water research in Waterloo and the Northwest Territories. Our WWD events act as a meeting place for water researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to share knowledge, spark collaboration, and plan future projects.

Our Laurier WWD conference is held on or near the official UN date and serves as our keystone event. This conference has historically featured student poster sessions and research talks, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and our annual general meeting.