04.03.2024
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Why in the news?
World Wildlife Day is observed annually on March 3 to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation.
About World Wildlife Day:
History of World Wildlife Day:
○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.
○The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), a global agreement to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival, was signed on this day in 1973.
Significance
○It is an important global awareness event for the protection and conservation of animals.
○It serves as a reminder of the inherent value of animals and the need to treat them with kindness, decency and respect.
Source: Hindustan times