World Wildlife Day

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The Prime Minister went on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat's Junagadh recently, on the occasion of the World Wildlife Day.

About World Wildlife Day

• It is celebrated on March 3 every year to spread awareness about the importance of flora and fauna.
• This day encourages people to support conservation efforts, adopt sustainable practices, and coexist peacefully with nature.
• History:
  • It was established by the United Nations in 2013 after Thailand proposed to dedicate a day to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. 
  • On December 20, 2013, the UN General Assembly officially declared March 3 as World Wildlife Day, with the first celebration taking place in 2014.
  • This date was chosen because, in 1973, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed on the same day. 
  • CITES is a global agreement to ensure that international wildlife trade does not threaten the survival of animal and plant species.
• World Wildlife Day 2025 Theme: Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet

World Wildlife Day FAQs

Q1. When is World Wildlife Day celebrated?

Ans. It is celebrated on March 3 every year 

Q2. What is the theme for World Wildlife Day 2025?

Ans. Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet

Q3. Who started World Wildlife Day?

Ans. On 20 December 2013, the Sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Asse

Source: HT