Every year March 3 is observed as World Wildlife day to raise awareness about the world's wild fauna and flora.
On December 23, 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly adopted March 3 as World Wildlife Day.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was adopted in 1973. It plays an important role in ensuring that international trade does not threaten the species' survival.
1 in 5 people around the world rely on wild species for income and food, while 2.4 billion people depend on wood fuel for cooking.
Why Protect Wildlife?
"We need much bolder actions now to cut emissions, accelerate renewables, and build climate resilience."
UN Secretary on WWD 2023
India on Wildlife Conservation
The Indian government has taken various initiatives to protect the environment and biodiversity.
Some of the laws enacted by the Indian government are the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, the Forest Conservation Act of 1980, and the Environment Protection Act of 1986.