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What is World Wildlife Day?
United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
The WWD2024 Theme is Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.
Share & connect online
#WWD2024
#ConnectingPeopleAndPlanet
#DigitalInnovation
#TechForWildlife
Let us know how you celebrate wildlife!
Share your digital conservation stories and what you're doing for World Wildlife Day this year with the digital materials in our social media kit.
Submit your artwork
The IFAW Youth Art Contest
is calling on young artists (ages 4-18) to share your passion for wildlife through art! Enter with traditional art mediums or digital art by 6 February 2024.
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Enter your digital media project
The Jackson Wild Showcase
is now accepting digital media entries! Showcase your films, apps games can be submitted on a rolling basis until 1 February 2024.
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Official World Wildlife Day 2024 Poster
Congratulations to the winner of the annual WWD Poster Contest!
Design by CHENG Hui Xin
Upcoming Events
World Wildlife Day is not about any one single event. The Day has been observed by people, groups and authorities around the world and in various ways. Find out more about the events held globally or let people know about your event by registering it here!
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