The World Water Day and World Meteorological Day events are traditionally organized by The Republic Hydrometeorological Institute, with the support of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Banja Luka, and the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund of the Republic of Srpska. This year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, and the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and Ecology joined the organization, and support was provided by UNDP representatives. The gathering took place on March 20, 2024, in the amphitheater of the Faculty of Science.

The United Nations passed a resolution to mark March 22 as World Water Day and draw attention to water-related problems worldwide on that day. Every year, World Water Day emphasizes a specific aspect of water; this year’s theme is “Water for Peace”, exploring opportunities based on natural solutions and the challenges we face in the 21st century. During the gathering, it was emphasized that water is not an unlimited resource and that it is necessary to use it rationally. Climate change and its consequences were also highlighted, with the message that we are increasingly exposed to climatic extremes and the negative effects of climate change, underscoring the role of humans in preserving the environment. The aim of the meeting was to emphasize the importance of meteorological, hydrological, and climatic characteristics.

Text author: prof. dr Aleksandra Petrašević