While the world’s growing population is consuming more freshwater, climate change is making less water available in many regions… Managing water carefully and balancing the varied needs for it is vital… Under the theme “Shared Waters, Shared Opportunities”, World Water Day this year highlights how transboundary water resources can act as a unifying force… On this World Water Day, I urge governments, civil society, the private sector and all stakeholders to recognize that our collective future depends on how we manage our precious and finite water resources.