On a suggestion of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, the General Assembly designated 22 March as World Water Day.
Ayada oo la waafaqaayo talooyinkii ka soo baxay Shirkii Dunida ugu Weynee ee sanadkii 1992 lagu qabtay dalka Brazil loogana hadlaayey Degaanka iyo Horumarka Dunida, ayaa sanadkii 1993 waxa uu Golaha Guud ee Qaramada Midoobay ku dhawaaqday in 22ka bisha Maarso loo aqoonsado Maalinta Biyaha Adduunka.