Important DaysTuesday, 3 March 2026·The Hindu
World Wildlife Day Observed (3 March)
World Wildlife Day was observed on 3 March to celebrate wild fauna and flora and promote their conservation.
Key highlights
Direct fact
World Wildlife Day is observed on 3 March, marking the adoption of CITES on 3 March 1973.
Key specifics
- Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2013.
- Marks the signing of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) in 1973.
- India is a party to CITES and runs Project Tiger (1973) and Project Elephant (1992).
- India has 50+ tiger reserves under the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
Exam lens
Important Days / Environment: 3 Mar; CITES adopted 1973; UN-declared 2013.