2003 Int. Year of Freshwaters, 2 stamps

These se-tenant pairs are intended to increase awareness of the global importance of water resources.  Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said, “Whatever else divides the human community, water issues should link us in a common effort to protect and share this precious resource equitably, sustainably and peacefully.”  The International Year of Freshwater is part of the efforts begun at the 1992 Earth Summit to manage fragile ecosystems.