The United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) was celebrated on March 3, 2025. The theme for World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2025 was “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.”
- National Board for Wildlife
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gir National Park and his role in chairing the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife emphasize the government’s dedication to protecting wildlife.
- The meeting reviewed vital initiatives like Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Project Snow Leopard, as well as new conservation strategies for species such as dolphins and Asiatic lions.
- The establishment of the International Big Cats Alliance marks a forward-thinking approach to collaborative, international wildlife conservation.
- Biodiversity in India:
- Despite occupying only 2.4% of the Earth’s land, India is home to 7-8% of all known species, including over 45,000 types of plants and 91,000 types of animals.
- With four of the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots—the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Northeast region, and the Nicobar Islands—India plays a pivotal role in global conservation efforts.
- Protected Area Network:
- As of November 27, 2023, India’s network of 1014 Protected Areas (including 106 National Parks, 573 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 115 Conservation Reserves, and 220 Community Reserves) spans about 175,169.42 km² or roughly 5.32% of the country’s geographical area.
