World Water Day

22nd March is World Water Day, a day to highlight and tackle the imminent threats to the world’s water supply. But what’s it all about?

What is World Water Day?

World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22nd March and is all about recognising how important water is to our daily lives. Launched by the United Nations in 1993, it’s a day to spread awareness about water-related issues, like clean drinking water, sanitation and conservation. Each year focuses on a different theme, shining a light on global water challenges and inspiring people to take action. Whether it’s through events, social media campaigns or local initiatives, World Water Day encourages everyone to play a part in protecting this precious resource.

Why is it so important?

Water is something we often take for granted but for billions of people around the world, getting clean and safe water isn’t always easy. World Water Day reminds us that access to water isn’t just a necessity – it’s a human right. With climate change, pollution and growing demand putting pressure on water supplies, we must act now to protect our rivers, lakes and groundwater. By raising awareness and encouraging smart water use, this day helps push for real solutions that ensure future generations will have access to safe, clean water, too. 

Glacier preservation

Every year, the UN chooses a theme relevant to the pressures and issues threatening our freshwater supplies. The theme for 2025 is Glacier Preservation, which highlights the rapid melting of the planet’s glaciers due to climate change. This vast excess of melted water is bad news for everyone, as the shift in meltwater flows is causing floods, droughts and landslides – threatening coastal communities and ecosystems worldwide. Melting glaciers mean a rise in sea levels, wreaking havoc on global weather systems and leading to more extreme and potentially dangerous weather. Roughly 70% of the world’s freshwater is in the form of snow or ice, and it’s crucial that we keep it that way.

How you can get involved

There are plenty of ways you can get involved with World Water Day. You can participate by joining local clean-up efforts to remove waste from rivers, lakes and beaches, ensuring cleaner water for the community and local ecosystems. Education is also key. Schools, workplaces and organisations can host educational events or panel discussions to inform people about global water issues and ways we can conserve water at home. Donating to water-focused charities, such as Water Aid and River Action UK, helps to provide water to those in need and protect our water systems from pollution. If you’re passionate about advocacy, you can use official campaign hashtags like #WorldWaterDay to amplify awareness. Even small changes, like reducing water waste at home by fixing leaks, using water-efficient appliances, taking shorter showers or collecting rainwater for gardening, make a difference. For more ways to get involved, click here.

Grangers’ commitment to sustainable water sources

As a brand, our purpose is to help you get outdoors sustainably. Grangers' aftercare solutions protect your technical outdoor gear, maintaining its performance and helping you stay outdoors for longer. We also increase the lifespan of your gear, saving it from landfill whilst saving your pocket. Our eco initiatives ensure that our products are as sustainable as possible. Grangers solutions are water-based, PFAS-free and biodegradable, meaning our formulas have no impact on the environment or the water system. We further fight water pollution by using Prevented Ocean Plastic in our 100% recycled bottles, helping to stop plastic waste from reaching our seas. We also have systems in place to reduce water usage from our manufacturing processes, ensuring that we reuse and prevent waste as much as we can. 

So, this World Water Day, do your bit to help spread awareness and tackle the issue. No matter how you choose to get involved, every action big or small helps contribute to the global effort to protect and preserve our most vital resource – water.