All you need to know about world wildlife day
World Wildlife Day is marked every year on March 3 to celebrate and also to raise awareness about the world’s wild animals and plants.
The United Nations General Assembly declared this day in December 2013, and the 1st World Wildlife Day was observed on March 3, 2014.
The date was selected to honour the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) signing in 1973.
CITES is an international agreement among governments that aims to make sure that international trade in specimens of wild animals as well as plants do not threaten their survival.
World Wildlife Day aims to celebrate the beauty as well as the diversity of wild animals and plants and to raise awareness of the threats they face due to habitat loss, climate change, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade.
It also helps as a reminder of the significance of conserving wildlife and their habitats for the well-being of future generations.
The reason behind celebrating World Wildlife Day:
The main reason behind celebrating World Wildlife Day is to raise awareness regarding the importance of preserving and protecting wildlife and their habitats.
The day also provides an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of the world’s wildlife and to recognize its intrinsic value to humanity and the planet.
Wildlife is essential for the ecological balance of the planet, and their habitats provide vital assistance such as air as well as water purification, pollination, and nutrient cycling.
However, wildlife is threatened by various human activities, including habitat destruction, poaching, illegal wildlife trade, climate change, and pollution.
By raising awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats, World Wildlife Day aims to inspire people worldwide to take action to conserve and protect wildlife.
The day also highlights the need for international cooperation and collaboration to address the threats facing wildlife and their habitats.
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