Ghana will today, Tuesday (March 3, 2020) joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Wildlife Day in recognition of the importance of nature to socio-economic development.
The UN, in December 2013, adopted March 3, every year as World Wildlife Day to create awareness of and draw attention to the decline in the populations of wild animals as a result of over-exploitation, particularly in the last three decades.
March 3 is globally recognized as World Wildlife Day. The day is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. As we know, the world’s wildlife count and sustainability have dwindled significantly in the past decade. United Nations noted, “Though World Wildlife Day is an annual celebration, wildlife conservation is an issue that needs attention and action every day.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973 was signed on March 3, therefore, the 68th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) announced on December 20, 2013, the same day would be celebrated as World Wildlife Day.
The idea was proposed by Thailand. The CITES is one of the most powerful measures against illegal trading which often results in wildlife extinction as member countries and monitoring bodies keep a keen eye on hunting and trading activities. India is one of the contracting parties of CITES.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com
