On World Water Day, 22 March 2018, the International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028 will be launched at the United Nations.
The event, led by the President of the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Miroslav Lajčák, will feature high level participation including the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antònio Guterres, to the musician Pitbull, a long standing advocate for water issues. The Decade aims to further improve cooperation, partnership and capacity development in response to the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.