International Year of Freshwater
International Year of World's Indigenous People
International Year of Deserts and Desertification
International Literacy Year
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The correct answer is: A. International Year of Freshwater
The United Nations declared 2006 as the International Year of Freshwater to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and to promote the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The year was a success in raising awareness of the issue of freshwater scarcity and in promoting action to address it.
The other options are incorrect because:
- B. International Year of World’s Indigenous People was declared in 2005.
- C. International Year of Deserts and Desertification was declared in 2006.
- D. International Literacy Year was declared in 1990.