World Wildlife Day : March 3
World Wildlife Day is observed annually on March 3 to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation.
- World Wildlife Day is celebrated to promote sustainable practices that can help conserve biodiversity and raise public awareness of the need to protect and care for animals.
- It aims to raise awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things on our planet and to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and animals through activism, campaigning and education.
- It was first proposed by Thailand to the UN General Assembly in 2013.
- The idea was to set aside a day to promote awareness of wild animals and plants around the world.
- The General Assembly adopted a resolution on 20 December 2013, designating March 3 as World Wildlife Day in 2014.
- Theme of WWD 2024: “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation,” highlights the potential of technology to advance conservation efforts.
