Ivonne Higuero
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About Ivonne Higuero
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 WWD2025 Theme is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.
Theme for WWD2025 Announced!
Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet
Jackson Wild WWD2025 Film Showcase now closed!
Any film prominently featuring science, wildlife or nature conservation is eligible to enter.
Submissions now closed.
Join the World Wildlife Day 2025 United Nations Celebration!
Livestream of the event on YouTube
Official World Wildlife Day 2025 Poster
Congratulations to the winner of the annual WWD Poster Contest!
Design by Marc Petrelis
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Ivonne Higuero
CITES Secretary-General
For World Wildlife Day 2025, we’re exploring Wildlife Conservation...
Achim Steiner
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the United Nations...
Axel van Trotsenburg
Senior Managing Director of World Bank Group
At the World Bank Group, our mission is clear: to end poverty on a...
Indira Gamatis
Seychelles Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Focal Point for the Convention on Biological Diversity
Seychelles, is home to many endemic flora and fauna both on land and...
Jakob Eggenberger
Switzerland Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office, Head of Species Conservation and International Trade
On World Wildlife Day, we celebrate the adoption of CITES. 2025 is a...
Eric Usher
UNEP FI (United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative) Head
Hello. We congratulate the CITES convention today, on its 50th...
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!
03Mar
United States of America
World Wildlife Day with Golden Karma Trail Tails
Annette Skiendziel at Golden Karma Trail Tails
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