World Wildlife Day 2024

Santhosh Kumar 05/03/2024
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World Wildlife Day 2024 mind map Recent News 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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