Ivonne Higuero
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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 WWD2025 Theme is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.
WILDLABS: The conservation technology network
Jackson Wild WWD2025 Film Showcase
Discover the official selection available to watch online for free, all year!
ifaw WWD2025 Youth Art Contest
Congratulations to the 2025 winners: Keira, Saven, Levi and Bethel!
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...
How are you celebrating WWD2025?
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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