March 3 is globally celebrated as ‘World Wildlife Day’. The day is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.
This year, the UN has announced the theme as “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.”
United Nations also noted, “Though World Wildlife Day is an annual celebration, wildlife conservation is an issue that needs attention and action every day.
“For centuries, forests have provided livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people, especially within indigenous communities. Forests, wildlife & biodiversity need protection. Help spread the word on Wednesday’s #WorldWildlifeDay. https://wildlifeday.org” the UN Official page Twitted.
For centuries, forests have provided livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people, especially within indigenous communities.
Forests, wildlife & biodiversity need protection.
Help spread the word on Wednesday’s #WorldWildlifeDay. https://t.co/LuyV8dWL1T pic.twitter.com/YFfChLLY7r
— United Nations (@UN) March 2, 2021
As per UN, this year the day is a celebration of forest-based livelihoods. The main aim is to promote forest and forest wildlife management practices that is inclusive of human well-being, both cultural and economic.
#DidYouKnow that on 20th Dec 2013, the @UN General Assembly proclaimed 3rd March as #WorldWildlifeDay to celebrate and raise awareness for the world’s wild animals and plants. This World Wildlife Day, witness the animal kingdom in all its glory on #NatGeoWild. #RealisHere pic.twitter.com/hMF9CVjTT5
— Nat Geo India (@NatGeoIndia) March 3, 2021
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973 was signed on March 3.
At the 68th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 20, 2013, it was announced that March 3 would be celebrated as World Wildlife Day.
This idea was proposed by Thailand. The CITES is one of the most powerful measures against illegal trading which often results in wildlife extinction as member countries and monitoring bodies keep a keen eye on hunting and trading activities. India is one of the contracting parties of CITES.
Taking to Twitter PM Narendra Modi wrote; “On #WorldWildlifeDay, I salute all those working towards wildlife protection. Be it lions, tigers and leopards, India is seeing a steady rise in the population of various animals. We should do everything possible to ensure protection of our forests and safe habitats for animals.”
On #WorldWildlifeDay, I salute all those working towards wildlife protection. Be it lions, tigers and leopards, India is seeing a steady rise in the population of various animals. We should do everything possible to ensure protection of our forests and safe habitats for animals.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2021
On #WorldWildlifeDay let’s realise that from the majestic lions to the humble worker bee, the huge variety of life on Earth is critical to our lives and well-being. India is seeing a steady rise in the population of various animals!
Courtesy: Caters Clips pic.twitter.com/0io5WxyLHw
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) March 3, 2021
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