World Wildlife Day - March 03
March 7 , 2023
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- The 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated this Day on December 20, 2013.
- It aims to raise awareness of world's wild flora and fauna.
- It was on March 3 when the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) took place in 1973.
- The convention helps ensure that international trade doesn't pose any threat to the species.
- This March 3 marks the 50th anniversary of the convention.
- The theme for this year is 'Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation’.
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