What is World Wildlife Day?
United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
The WWD2026 Theme is Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods.
WWD2026 Theme Announced!
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods
Jackson Wild WWD2026 Film Showcase
Submit your film to the 2026 Film Showcase!
ifaw WWD2026 Youth Art Contest
Enter your artwork in the 2026 Youth Art Contest!
Official World Wildlife Day 2026 Poster
Coming soon!
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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...
Lazare Eloundou Assomo
World Heritage Centre Director
Today, World Wildlife Day is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to...
How are you celebrating WWD2026?
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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