- World Nature Conservation Day is observed globally on 28 July every year.
- The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of conserving nature and biodiversity.
- It emphasizes that a healthy environment is important for a stable and healthy society.
- World Nature Conservation Day promotes the idea that a healthy environment is the foundation of a prosperous mankind.
- The day serves as an opportunity to create positive opinions and attitudes towards climate change.
- The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2023 is “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.” This theme highlights the vital role of forests in supporting both human livelihoods and the overall well-being of the planet.
World Nature Conservation Day
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was established in 1948 to address environmental concerns caused by industrialization and human activities.
- During the 1960s and 1970s, the IUCN shifted its focus to species and habitat conservation in response to the destruction of ecosystems.
- The IUCN Red List for Threatened Species was created to assess the conservation status of various species, indicating their vulnerability to extinction.
- In 2000, the IUCN introduced nature-based solutions, which use ecosystems and biodiversity to address climate change, food security and poverty alleviation.