António Guterres
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What is World Wildlife Day?
United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
The WWD2024 Theme is Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.
Theme for WWD2025 Announced!
Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet
Jackson Wild WWD2025 Film Showcase now open!
Any film prominently featuring science, wildlife or nature conservation is eligible to enter.
Deadline: 3 January 2025
ifaw WWD2025 Youth Art Contest now open!
Artists ages 4-18 are invited to submit their artwork to the contest by 2 February 2025.
Official World Wildlife Day 2024 Poster
Congratulations to the winner of the annual WWD Poster Contest!
Design by CHENG Hui Xin
Messages
Ivonne Higuero
CITES Secretary-General
This year, World Wildlife Day invites us all on a journey to explore...
António Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General
Human activities have devastated our wildlife. Human ingenuity can...
QU Dongyu
FAO Director-General
This year’s theme of World Wildlife Day “Connecting People and Planet...
David Cooper
CBD Acting Executive Secretary
This World Wildlife Day, we're focusing on digital innovation for...
Musonda Mumba
Ramsar Convention Secretary-General
Wetlands of International Importance “Ramsar sites” are...
Rebeca Grynspan
UNCTAD Secretary-General
Our planet's wildlife, the dazzling array of species that inhabit the...
Upcoming Events
World Wildlife Day is not about any one single event. The Day has been observed by people, groups and authorities around the world and in various ways. Find out more about the events held globally or let people know about your event by registering it here!
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