Every year on March 3, World Wildlife Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness, preserve wildlife and ensure that future generations can enjoy the beauty of nature.
On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in its resolution UN 68/205, decided to proclaim 3 March, the international day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on the planet raise consciousness, knowledge and the marvelous benefits fauna and flora in 1973, as World Wildlife Day. The commemoration was proposed by Thailand to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild rich exotic fauna and flora.
The theme of World Wildlife Day 2023 is ‘Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation’. This stresses the importance of collaborative efforts between governments, civil society, and the private sector to translate the theme of World Wildlife Day 2023 into reality. This will also build up responsible tourism that contributes to the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
The primary objective of celebrating the day is to raise awareness among the people about the importance of wildlife and to promote the conservation of the planet’s wildlife and their habitats.
World Wildlife Day 2023 holds great significance in creating awareness about the crucial role of forests and wildlife in sustaining the livelihoods of millions of people, particularly indigenous and local communities.
This day will stress the urgent need to take stronger steps to reduce emissions, accelerate renewable energy sources, and increase capacity to withstand the effects of climate change.
It is crucial to prioritize the views of local communities and indigenous peoples, who are the most efficient custodians of biodiversity.
Objectives of World Wildlife Day 2023
▪ To raise awareness and educate people about the significance of conserving wildlife and their habitats.
▪ To celebrate the beauty and diversity of the world’s flora and fauna.
▪ To promote the need for international cooperation in conserving wildlife and their habitats.
▪ To mobilize people and organizations to take action to protect wildlife and their habitats.
▪ To support sustainable and responsible tourism that contributes to the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
▪ To highlight the economic, social, and cultural value of wildlife and their habitats.
▪ To encourage the involvement of local communities, especially indigenous communities, in the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
▪ To urge governments, organizations, and individuals to take action to combat illegal wildlife trafficking and trade.
By advocating conservation measures and sustainable utilization of natural resources, World Wildlife Day 2023 aims to promote a more harmonious relationship between humans and nature.
