World Wildlife Day 2024

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    Theme
      Connecting People and Planet
      Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation
    Organized by
      CITES Secretariat
      United Nations Development Programme
      WILDLABS
      Jackson Wild
      International Fund for Animal Welfare
  When
    Date
      March 3, 2024
    UN high-level event
      March 4, 2024
      United Nations Headquarters in New York
      Livestreamed on United Nations WebTV
  Why
    To celebrate and raise awareness
      Of world's wild fauna and flora
    To highlight
      Digital conservation technologies and services
      Sustainable and legal wildlife trade
      Human-wildlife coexistence
  What
    Global digital revolution
      Breaking down barriers
      To people-centered digital governance
      To equal opportunities for digital transformation
    Narrowing digital divide
      Connectivity and Internet access reaching 66% of global population
    Challenges
      2.7 billion people not online
      Only 36% in least developed countries online
      Gaps in Internet access for women and young people
    Technological innovation in conservation
      Research, communication, tracking, DNA analysis
    Critical issues
      Uneven access to new tools
      Environmental pollution
      Unsustainable applications of certain technologies
  Where
    Global event
    Special focus on digital innovation in wildlife conservation
  Who
    CITES Secretariat
      Facilitator for global observance
    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
    WILDLABS
    Jackson Wild
      Host of the World Wildlife Day Showcase
    International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
      Host of the World Wildlife Day Youth Art Contest
  How
    Intergenerational exchange and youth empowerment
      Through art, presentations, conversations
    Exploring digital innovations
      Available now and in the future
    Highlighting
      Latest applications of digital technologies in wildlife conservation and trade
      Impact of digital interventions on ecosystems and communities
  Significance
    Equips people with job-ready digital skills
    Supports indigenous and women-led initiatives
    Expands "financial inclusion"
    Prevents fraud in illegal trade of animals and plants
    Shares information on wildlife populations
  Challenges
    Digital divide
      2.7 billion people not online
      Limited online access in least developed countries
    Gender and youth disparities in Internet use
    Detrimental use of digital technologies
      Illegal sale of protected species on the Internet
  Way Forward
    Mobilize new commitments to policy and funding
      For sustainable adaptation and preservation of nature
    Bridging financial gaps for equitable access to conservation tools
    Strengthening digital capacity-building
    Considering impacts on all communities and ecosystems

World Wildlife Day 2024 focuses on the theme “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.” It aims to highlight the role of digital technologies in wildlife conservation, sustainable trade, and fostering human-wildlife coexistence. Organized by the CITES Secretariat, this year’s event underscores the importance of digital transformation in addressing environmental challenges and ensuring the protection of biodiversity for future generations. The initiative also emphasizes intergenerational exchange, youth empowerment, and bridging the digital divide to ensure equitable access to conservation tools and technologies.

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