The correct answer is: A. Water for Life Decade
The United Nations declared 2005-2015 as the International Decade for Water for Life. The Decade was a call to action to address the global water crisis and ensure that everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.
The Decade focused on six key areas:
- Water for health: Ensuring that everyone has access to safe water and sanitation to prevent waterborne diseases.
- Water for food: Increasing water productivity to meet the growing demand for food.
- Water for energy: Developing sustainable energy sources that do not harm water resources.
- Water for ecosystems: Protecting and restoring water-based ecosystems.
- Water for cities: Managing water resources in urban areas to ensure sustainable development.
- Water for peace: Promoting cooperation on water management to prevent conflict.
The Decade was a success in raising awareness of the global water crisis and mobilizing action to address it. However, much work remains to be done to ensure that everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.
Option B, Bone and Joint Decade, is incorrect. The United Nations did not declare a Bone and Joint Decade.
Option C, Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, is incorrect. The United Nations declared the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism from 1978 to 1988.
Option D, International Decade for Nature Disaster Reduction, is incorrect. The United Nations declared the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction from 1990 to 1999.