Prior to 2014 In the years prior to 2014, the annual themes were as follows:[10] 1994: Caring for our Water Resources is Everybody's Business 1995: Women and Water 1996: Water for Thirsty Cities 1997: The World's Water: Is there enough? America ad: Water for Health 2002: Water for Development. The poor and deteriorating state of water resources in many parts of the world demand integrated water resources planning and management. 2003: Water for Future. Maintain and improve the quality and quantity of fresh water available to future generations. 2004: Water and Disasters. Weather, climate and water resources can have a devastating impact on socio-economic development and on the well-being of humankind. 2005: Water for Life Decade 2005–2015. The United Nations General Assembly at its 58th session in December 2003 agreed to proclaim the years 2005 to 2015 the International Decade for Action, beginning with World Water Day, 22 March 2005.[22] The phrase Water for Life Decade was also used. 2006: Water and Culture. The theme drew the attention to the fact that there are as many ways of viewing, using, and celebrating water as there are cultural traditions across the world. 2007: Coping With Water Scarcity. Highlighted water scarcity worldwide and the need for increased integration and cooperation to ensure sustainable, efficient and equitable management of scarce water resources, both at international and local levels.[23]