Amazing species abound in the world, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Wildlife flourishes in the most strange and unexpected locales, from the majestic whales of the sea to the majestic birds of the air. Wildlife serves us in a variety of ways, but it has fallen out of favour in recent years. World Wildlife Day is a day set aside to remind us of our obligations to our environment and the living things with whom we share it.
Humans aren’t the only living things on the planet, despite what we might like to believe. Other living things, from animals and plants to fungi and microbes, outnumber us by a large margin. Wildlife isn’t just something we witness passively; it’s a part of our planet that we must protect. World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to honour all forms of wildlife, from the tiniest insect to blue whales. Whatever your passion for wildlife is, you can spend the day helping to protect it.
This day is dedicated to boosting global awareness of wild flora and fauna. It’s a day you may use to educate yourself or others, whether you love animals, are enthusiastic about plants, or are concerned about climate change. You can honour the earth’s great biodiversity by getting out there and exploring the vast array of plants and fauna the globe has to offer. Anyone who cares about the environment should participate in World Wildlife Day celebrations.
History of World Wildlife Day
The United Nations General Assembly took a position to conserve Endangered Species around the world on March 3rd, 1973. The value of these species in every aspect of human life, from culinary to medical, cannot be overstated, whether they are plants or animals. Hundreds of endangered species were threatened every year at the time, and extinction occurred at an alarmingly high rate. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) was established to ensure that the world did not continue to lose species that would vanish forever.
Another action was taken on December 20th, 2013 to help raise awareness about the plight of endangered species around the world. The United Nations proclaimed at its 68th session that Environment Wildlife Day would be dedicated to a different purpose and theme each year to help keep people informed about the changing nature of our world and the treasures we stand to lose from the animal and plant kingdom if we don’t take care.
The day sometimes honours an endangered animal or group of creatures, while other years have highlighted a specific issue affecting the world of wildlife. Getting serious about wildlife crime and listening to young voices were two previous themes. The CITES Secretariat, in collaboration with relevant UN bodies, organises World Wildlife Day. Although the day hasn’t been around as long as some others, it has already had a significant impact. If you care about the Earth and everything on it, you should celebrate.
How to Celebrate World Wildlife Day
Whether you just want to spend some time pondering the magnificence of nature or want to spread the word about how magnificent the world’s wildlife is and how we can protect it, you may celebrate World Wildlife Day alone or with others.
When we think of Globe Wildlife Day, the first thing that comes to mind is going to our local zoo or botanical conservatory and reminding ourselves of the wide variety of life that our world has to offer. If you have children, this is one of the most effective ways to introduce them to the wonders of the animal and plant kingdoms. An outdoor expedition with a book of local flora and fauna (plants and animals) can help bring that connection even closer to home if you’re feeling really adventurous.
You might also use the day to raise awareness about the value of our natural resources. What better way to appreciate everything on our world than to inspire others to care about it as well? You may organise an event, solicit sponsorship, or offer educational materials. Choose a subject that is important to you, whether it is a local or international wildlife issue that you want to raise awareness about.
Another option to participate is to learn about this year’s theme by visiting www.wildlifeday.org and looking for ways to participate. You can search the website’s map of events to find things to do near you, or you can post your own event to encourage others to participate as well. There are also a variety of useful tools on the site, such as posters, logos, a social media kit, and a specific action card for taking images. You can also find recommendations for World Wildlife Day hashtags to use on social media or on any event materials you develop.
There are few things more vital than ensuring the health of the world’s biosphere. When we lose a plant or animal, we have no way of knowing if we’ve lost a treatment for a sickness or a new medical discovery. World Wildlife Day is an opportunity for you to contribute to the preservation of our planet.