World Nature Conservation Day 2023: Know more about its history, theme and importance

This year, the theme for World Nature Conversation Day 2023 is 'Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet'

World Nature Conservation Day is observed on July 28 each year (Source: Freepik)

Preserving our natural resources and environment is of utmost importance for the sustenance of life on Earth. Our planet’s ecosystems provide us with essential resources such as clean air, water, food and medicine, while also regulating the climate and supporting biodiversity. By safeguarding these precious resources and maintaining ecological balance, we ensure a healthier and more prosperous future for ourselves and generations to come.

To highlight the same, World Nature Conservation Day is observed on July 28 each year. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preserving and conserving natural resources and the environment. The day serves as a reminder of the need to protect and sustainably manage the Earth’s ecosystems and biodiversity for the well-being of current and future generations.

This year, the theme for World Nature Conversation Day 2023 is ‘Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet’.

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The exact history behind celebrating the World Nature Conservation Day is still unknown. It appears that the observance of this day emerged as a part of the broader global environmental conservation movement, which gained significant momentum during the latter half of the 20th century and continues to be a critical issue in the 21st century. Several individuals and organisations came forward to commemorate the occasion and spread awareness about environmental conservation.

“Let’s celebrate World Nature Conservation Day by aiming to conserve the about-to-extinct species and the environment. Let’s pledge today to protect our tomorrow,” Western Railway tweeted.

Let’s celebrate World Nature Conservation Day by aiming to conserve the about to extinct species & environment.
Let’s pledge today to protect our tomorrow.#Natureconservationday pic.twitter.com/0GU7ZICyHI

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 28, 2023

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports wrote: “Today, on #WorldNatureConservationDay, let’s renew our commitment to protect & preserve our nature. Together, we can make a positive impact by adopting sustainable practices, conserving biodiversity, and being responsible stewards of the environment. #ProtectOurPlanet”

Today, on #WorldNatureConservationDay , let’s renew our commitment to protect & preserve our nature. Together, we can make a positive impact by adopting sustainable practices, conserving biodiversity, and being responsible stewards of the environment. #ProtectOurPlanet pic.twitter.com/YL8elErJOn

— YAS Ministry (@YASMinistry) July 28, 2023

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Jawaharlal Nehru Port highlighted its sustainable practices, saying, “#JNPA is a proud green port and through initiatives like solar panels, energy-efficient LED lights, tree plantation, and more, we are steadfastly advancing towards a cleaner, brighter future.”

#JNPA is a proud green port and through initiatives like solar panels, energy-efficient LED lights, tree plantation, and more, we are steadfastly advancing towards a cleaner, brighter future. On this #WorldNatureConservationDay, let’s join hands and unite in the mission to create… pic.twitter.com/hcLJojaNfW

— जवाहरलाल नेहरू पत्तन प्राधिकरण (JNPA) (@JNPort) July 28, 2023

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