UN’s World Wildlife Day!
Today is the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) World Wildlife Day.
This year’s theme is – Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet – which is highlighting the central role of forests, forest species and ecosystems services in sustaining the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people globally, and particularly of Indigenous and local communities with historic ties to forested and forest-adjacent areas.
This year, UNGA is virtually bringing together representatives of UN member States, UN System organisations and multilateral environmental agreements, civil society, and the private sector for a series of discussions along this year’s theme. They will be highlighting experiences and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and local communities whose livelihoods rely on forests and wildlife, and who have a long history of managing and sustainably using forest ecosystems.
For ideas on how you can get involved or to join in the first-ever virtual celebration of the United Nations’ World Wildlife Day via YouTube, then check out their website – www.wildlifeday.org
This year’s theme aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1, 12, 13 and 15, and their wide-ranging commitments to alleviating poverty, ensuring sustainable use of resources, and on conserving life land.