In every corner of our vast and beautiful world, water is vital for life. Clean fresh water is necessary for drinking and sanitation, providing for our crops, livestock and industry, and creating and sustaining the ecosystems upon which all life depends. Yet, readily accessible fresh water – found in rivers, lakes, wetlands and aquifers – accounts for less than 1% of the world’s water and is under threat. Human activity and the impacts of the climate crisis are disrupting water cycles, putting these ecosystems under pressure. unep supports countries to promote the management, protection and restoration of the world’s freshwater ecosystems in integrated ways, while increasing resilience to the impacts of the climate crisis. This #WorldWaterWeek, let us all commit to protecting this valuable resource! 📸: UNEP/duncanmoorephoto, stephfootephoto & Georgina Smith #WaterAction #ClimateAction