The United Nations
General Assembly has designated March 3 as World Wildlife Day. This will
coincide with the day of the adoption
of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora. The General Assembly
reaffirmed the intrinsic value of wildlife and its various contributions,
including ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational,
cultural, recreational and aesthetic, to sustainable development and human
well-being. The CITES Secretariat, in collaboration with UN agencies, will
implement World Wildlife Day.
CITES Secretary-General
John Scanlon said “World Wildlife Day is an ideal opportunity to
celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and raise
awareness of the multitude of benefits that conservation provides to people. At
the same time, the Day reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight
against wildlife crime, which has wide-ranging economic, environmental and
social impacts. We invite all member States, relevant organizations of the
United Nations system as well as all other interested organizations and
individuals – from airports to museums to schools – to get involved in this
global celebration of wildlife.”
The CITES Secretariat
has created a dedicated World Wildlife Day Facebook page to share news and
stories of the Day, which can be followed at: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWildlifeDay
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