World Wildlife Day 2025: With more than one million species at risk of extinction amid the escalating triple planetary crisis, World Wildlife Day, a global event marked annually, is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the world’s wild animals and plants. This day provides an opportunity for individuals, communities, and organisations around the globe to come together, share knowledge, and advocate for policies and practices that protect and preserve endangered species and their habitats. Here's all you need to know. Today, on #WorldWildlifeDay, let’s reiterate our commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Every species plays a vital role—let’s safeguard their future for generations to come! We also take pride in India’s contributions towards preserving… pic.twitter.com/qtZdJlXskA — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2025 World Wildlife Day 2025: Date and Theme World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 every year, and in 2025, it will be observed on Monday, under the theme of "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet." The theme highlights the importance of collaboration in enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of existing financial resources, aiming to create a resilient future that benefits both humanity and the environment. World Wildlife Day 2025: Origin and Significance World Wildlife Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2013, following a proposal by Thailand to draw global attention to the importance of wildlife and to inspire efforts for their protection. March 3 was chosen as the date to mark the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. READ: Here are 10 endangered species in India Since then, World Wildlife Day has grown into a significant global observance, serving as a platform to highlight the urgent need for wildlife conservation, advocate the protection of biodiversity, and bring people together to participate in conservation efforts. Educational events, advocacy campaigns, policy dialogues, and workshops are held that focus on different aspects of wildlife and their habitats and discuss biodiversity and conservation strategies.
