{"id":15615,"date":"2012-03-21T16:30:47","date_gmt":"2012-03-21T15:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.deinayurveda.net\/wordpress\/?p=15615"},"modified":"2012-03-23T14:25:15","modified_gmt":"2012-03-23T13:25:15","slug":"the-human-right-to-water-world-water-day-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.deinayurveda.net\/wordpress\/2012\/03\/the-human-right-to-water-world-water-day-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"The Human Right to Water – World Water Day 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

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http:\/\/www.sankatmochanfoundationonline.org\/save_ganga.html<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This year the World Water Day (March 22) programme organised by the Sankat Mochan Foundation (SMF) is dedicated to the wellbeing and mission of Swami Gyan Swarup Sanand (GD Agrawal), who is on fast unto death stir for Ganga.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>The Times of India<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

News(23.03.2012): NEW DELHI:<\/strong> Environmentalist GD Agarwal, 80, who is on a fast-unto-death since January 15 to save the Ganga river, on Friday agreed to end his fast after the government agreed to his demands, his supporters said. „He will …See more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On the occasion of World Water Day 2012 the Sankat Mochan Foundation (SMF), an organisation working for the cause of Ganga for about three decades, is going to launch a new online campaign -STOP the Sewage: Clean Ganga NOW. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

World Water Day<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>has been observed on 22 March since 1993 when the United Nations General Assembly declared 22 March as World Day for Water<\/strong>.[1]<\/a> <\/sup><\/p>\n

This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21<\/a> of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED<\/a>) in Rio de Janeiro<\/a>, Brazil. Observance began in 1993 and has grown significantly ever since; for the general public to show support, it is encouraged for the public to not use their taps throughout the whole day, the day has become a popular Facebook trend.<\/p>\n

The Ganges<\/span><\/a><\/strong> , is a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525\u00a0km (1,569\u00a0mi) river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. By discharge it ranks among the world’s top 20 rivers.<\/p>\n

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Water \u2013 The Thread of Life, a group exhibition of Contemporary Artists, Arghyam, March 21-30, 2012, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore http:\/\/www.indiawaterportal.org\/event\/24761<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welcome to MC Mehta Environmental Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Projects\u00a0The Plight of the Ganga<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen our Mother Ganga is injured, our entire nation is hurt \u2026 Any disruption of the Ganga detracts from an international symbol of health, healing, revitalization and rebirth. More than a Hindu symbol or economic necessity, the Ganga is India\u2019s best known monument to life.\u201d <\/p>\n

M. C. Mehta<\/em>, \u201cIn the Public Interest<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

MCMEF<\/strong> is a non-profit, non-governmental committed organization working nationwide for the protection of the environment, the rights of the people to clean and fresh water and air, the promotion of sustainable development, and the protection of the cultural heritage of India. <\/p>\n

We believe that if, all of us unite and take proper care in protection and conservation of the limited natural resources, we can give our children a better tomorrow. It is possible only through community participation and awareness.<\/p>\n

MCMEF<\/strong> has been actively involved in creating awareness among NGO’s,Lawyers,Scientists,Senior Officials, Academicians,Students & Youth through training and capacity building programmes, seminars,workshops,declamation contests and other grass roots level activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Ganga is integral to India\u2019s identity. Considered to be a sacred river descending from the heavens, it has been revered and worshipped throughout Indian civilisation. <\/p>\n

This ancient and magnificent river is now under serious threat due to the construction of hydroelectric dams along the upper reaches of the Ganga. This will devastate local ecology, wildlife and communities by tunneling in river-flow, effectively drying up the Ganga in these areas.<\/p>\n

Further downstream, the Ganga is already suffering from the effects of extensive deforestation, and continues to be used as a dumping ground for untreated industrial and domestic waste. Religious tourism has also led to the proliferation of polythene waste in her waters.<\/p>\n

As a result of climate change, the Gangotri glacier is rapidly receding. This will have profound implications on India\u2019s water and food security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

http:\/\/mcmef.org<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>#<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong>video\u00a0Anna Hazare on G D Agrwal’s condition<\/span><\/a><\/strong> <\/strong> Anna ji speaking on G.D. Agrwal’s condition. He will also be going to meet G.D.Agrwal later today. || \u0905\u0928\u094d\u0928\u093e \u091c\u0940, \u091c\u0940.\u0921\u0940. \u0905\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0935\u093e\u0932 \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0925\u094d\u092f \u0915\u0947 \u092c\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u093e\u0924 \u0915\u0930\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0941\u090f| \u0935\u094b \u0906\u091c \u0936\u093e\u092e \u0915\u094b \u0909\u0928\u0938\u0947 \u092e\u093f\u0932\u0928\u0947 \u092d\u0940 \u091c\u093e\u092f\u0947\u0902\u0917\u0947|<\/strong><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.savegangamovement.org<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.indiawaterportal.org<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in<\/span><\/a>
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http:\/\/chimalaya.org\/2012\/03\/20\/anxious-wait-for-scientists-on-rio20-talks<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.scidev.net\/en\/science-and-innovation-policy\/science-at-rio-20<\/span><\/a>
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http:\/\/chimalaya.org\/2011\/06\/23\/bringing-back-himalayan-watermills-to-life<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Previous <\/span><\/a><\/strong>related <\/span><\/a><\/strong>#article #videos\u00a0Hindol Deb \u2013 Swar Ganga Music Foundation<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Right_to_water<\/span><\/a><\/strong> as a human right under international law<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/EN\/Issues\/Development\/Pages\/DevelopmentIndex.aspx<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Environmental_law<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Environmental_impact_assessment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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chinadialogue http:\/\/www.chinadialogue.net<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The current surge in land acquisitions http:\/\/farmlandgrab.org <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>by foreign countries and private companies could lead to regional tensions over water rights, warns a new report by the Stockholm International Water Institute published last week.\u00a0 ä??\u9875 home > \u6bcf\u65e5\u661f\u7403 the daily planet Global land deals suck rivers dry Beth Walker<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Another water battle looming<\/strong> Pakistan is gearing up for a new fight with India, reports Athar Parvaiz from Ladakh. At the centre of the latest row is a dam funded by international efforts to tackle global warming. http:\/\/www.<\/span><\/a><\/strong>chinadialogue.net\/4825-Another-water-battle-looming<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fighting India\u2019s mega-dams<\/strong> Popular protests against the construction of a vast network of dams in the Brahmaputra valley have gathered impressive momentum. Tanmoy Sharma reports from Assam. http:\/\/www.chinadialogue.net\/ 4799-Fighting-India-s-mega-dams<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

River Interlinking India<\/strong> Most environmentalists around India heaved a sigh of relief on Friday when Pranab Mukherjee, the country\u2019s Finance Minister, did not say a word about the plan to interlink India\u2019s rivers<\/strong>, nor allocate any money for that purpose. <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.chinadialogue.netweblog_posts\/451<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\u200e2 days left till the World Water Day 2012… meanwhile, you can get your Advocacy Guide for this day here…\u00a0http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Friends-of-the-Earth-Middle-East-EcoPeace<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n

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Make a Splash on World Water Day! <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/canadians.org\/water\/issues\/World_Water_Day<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

March 22 is World Water Day, and to mark this day, the Council of Canadians is encouraging chapters to take action for water in their community. As you know, there are few things more important than clean, safe water. But corporate control of drinking water, the growth of the bottled water industry, pollution from mining companies and fracking projects, and water shortages from droughts and over-extractions are all part of a growing global water crisis. In Canada, our government has failed to safeguard our water by refusing to implement a National Water Policy to protect and conserve it. The Canadian government also shamefully ignores the human right to water and sanitation, which was recognized by the United Nations in July 2010.<\/p>\n

But you can make a difference. The fight for public water is happening now. Across Canada people are rejecting the commodification and privatization of water, and are raising awareness of the importance of clean, safe accessible public water for all.<\/p>\n

Join us in marking the importance of World Water Day by organizing a water-themed event in your community. Be sure to let us know about your World Water Day activities<\/span><\/a> so we can highlight them on our website. E-mail your event details to webmaster@canadians.org<\/a>. And don\u2019t forget to check out our resources and publications<\/a> to help inform people and raise awareness.<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>Here are some ideas for how you can take action on World Water Day:<\/em><\/h2>\n

1) Take action for the right to water.<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

On July 28, 2010, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly agreed to a resolution declaring the human right to \u201csafe and clean drinking water and sanitation.\u201d Appallingly, the Canadian government abstained from the vote even though there are many communities across Canada, including First Nations, which do not have access to clean, safe water. Take action and help us apply the political pressure needed to make the right to water and sanitation a reality in Canada!<\/p>\n