The International Year of Freshwater, 2003 provides an opportunity to follow up on the outcomes of the Summit and to consolidate and build upon the many efforts carried out to date to protect, use and manage freshwater resources in a sustainable manner.

• 2003年国际淡水年提供了一个机会，得以落实首脑会议的成果，以及综合和奠基于迄今以可持续方式为保护、使用和管理淡水资源进行的许多努力。