World Wildlife Day 2025: Know History, Significance, Theme & More In Detail

World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3rd to celebrate and raise awareness about the world’s wild animals and plants. It was established by the United Nations in 2013 to mark the anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), signed in 1973.

History of World Wildlife Day

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to proclaim 3 March as a World Wildlife Day to raise awareness of the world's wild flora and fauna. On December 20, 2013, the Sixty-eight session of the UNGA decided to celebrate World Wildlife Day. The date is the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora which is also known as CITIES In 1973. The CITIES resolution was sponsored by Thailand.

United Nations organisations in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITIES) facilitate the implementation of World Wildlife Day. In addition, CITIES has 183 member states and it is one of the world's most influential tools for biodiversity conservation through the regulation of trade in flora and fauna.

Significace of World Wildlife Day?

Raises awareness about endangered species and their protection.

Encourages conservation efforts to preserve biodiversity.

Supports sustainable practices to prevent habitat destruction and illegal wildlife trade.

Highlights the importance of ecosystems in maintaining environmental balance.

Theme for World Wildlife Day 2025

The official theme for World Wildlife Day 2025 has not been announced yet. However, each year focuses on an important issue like conservation, biodiversity, or sustainable use of wildlife.