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March 14 is International Day of Action for Rivers, a special day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting our rivers and water resources! This day was first established in 2005 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to recognize the vital role that rivers play in our lives. This is a great opportunity to join together in solidarity to protect our rivers from pollution, overuse, and other environmental threats. Let's take action to ensure that our rivers remain healthy and clean for generations to come!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UNESCO's Establishment</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNESCO establishes the International Day of Action for Rivers, highlighting the importance of protecting our rivers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The campaign experienced widespread global outreach touching more than 25 countries, making it a truly international event.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Campaigns Start</div><div class='timeline-text'>International Day of Action for Rivers started leveraging online platforms for advocating river conservation efforts worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Photographic Contest</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first ever photo contest is conducted to encourage participants to visually capture the state of rivers around them.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Partnership Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Several globally recognized brands and NGOs collaborated with the International Day of Action for Rivers, strengthening its impact.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a river clean-up</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather a group of friends, family, or co-workers and organize a river clean-up. Bring trash bags, gloves and motivation to make a difference.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant trees at the riverbank</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Planting trees near rivers can provide shade and reduce water temperature which is beneficial for wildlife living in the water. It can also help reduce soil erosion.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a river mural</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring together a group of people to paint a mural that celebrates rivers. The mural could include images of wildlife, fish and plants that inhabit the river.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a river festival</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many communities hold annual festivals to celebrate rivers. Attending one of these festivals is a great way to show your support and appreciation for rivers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a local river conservation organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local organization that is working to protect and conserve rivers, and make a donation to show your support.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Rivers are essential for life</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Rivers play an essential role in providing clean and safe drinking water, irrigation for food production, and a habitat for many species of animals and plants. A healthy river system is necessary for the well-being of our planet and the people who inhabit it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Rivers often face pollution</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Unfortunately, rivers around the world often face threats from human activities such as industrial dumping, agricultural runoff, and deforestation. These activities can cause serious deterioration in water quality, endangering both humans and animals dependent on healthy rivers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>International Day of Action for Rivers offers hope</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The International Day of Action for Rivers provides a platform to draw attention to polluted rivers, inadequate water management policies, and unsustainable practices that threaten global rivers. It's an opportunity to come together with members of the community and raise awareness of this important issue - and provide hope for a healthier future!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-list'><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rivers are the Cradle of Civilization</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many of the world's ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Indus Valley Civilization, were established on river banks due to the fertile soil and abundant water supply.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Certain River Species are as Old as Dinosaurs</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some river-dwelling species like sturgeons and paddlefish have existed for more than 150 million years, almost as long as dinosaurs roamed the earth.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rivers are a Powerhouse of Renewable Energy</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many major rivers around the world have been harnessed to generate hydropower, a clean and sustainable form of energy, contributing significantly to a country's electricity needs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rivers Influence Climate Patterns</h3><p class='facts-content'>Large rivers release massive amounts of water vapor into the atmosphere, influencing precipitation and weather patterns locally and on a global scale.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rivers can Flow Underground</h3><p class='facts-content'>Not all rivers flow above ground. There are underground rivers flowing through caves or karst landscapes worldwide and these subterranean river systems play an equally important role in maintaining the global water cycle.</p></div></div></div>
International Day of Action For Rivers is celebrated on March 14 every year. In 2024, the date will fall on a Thursday.
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