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World Wildlife Day

UN global celebration of wildlife each 3 March 🐠🌸🌱

For , we're exploring and Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods 🌿✨🌍

On 20 December 2013, the Sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as World Wildlife Day, to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. In its resolution, the General Assembly reaffirmed the intrinsic value of

wildlife and its various contributions, including ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic, to sustainable development and human well-being, and recognized the important role of CITES in ensuring that international trade does not threaten the species’ survival. The General Assembly requested the CITES Secretariat, in collaboration with relevant organizations of the United Nations system, to facilitate the implementation of World Wildlife Day.

20/05/2026

Today we are celebrating a young artist from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿! 11-year-old Yasmin Zholamanova has been named a finalist in the Ages 11–14 category of the International Youth Art Contest 🎨🌍

Yasmin’s artwork inspires action and admiration for the often invisible yet critical pollinating species we share our world with 🐝🐞

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by in partnership with and .

Learn more about the contest at ➡️ wildlifeday.org

29/04/2026

Eleven-year-old Yonghang Luo from China was selected as a International Youth Art Contest finalist in the Ages 11–14 category 🎨🌍

This artwork reminds us of the role of rhinos as keystone species in shaping and maintaining their habitats. By creating natural waterholes and dispersing seeds through their dung, they support a wide range of other wildlife in their ecosystem. 🦏

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

22/04/2026

Today, we are celebrating Sesali Kariyawasam from Sri Lanka, winner of Best in Ages 11–14 of the International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍!

At just 13, Sesali beautifully captures the interconnectedness of different species in our ecosystems and the need to conserve them through exceptional artistry and heart 🐾✨

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

16/04/2026

Congratulations to 10-year-old Amyrah Bhandari from the UAE for being named a finalist in the Ages 7–10 category of the International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍

Amyrah's piece reflects a deep appreciation for the hummingbirds that thrive in the western hemisphere 🐦

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

13/04/2026

Young artist Yifan Zhao, age 8, from China, brings a colourful imagination to this year’s International Youth Art Contest as a finalist in the Ages 7–10 category.

Their artwork highlights the harmony between people, wildlife, and the environments we share. 🐘🐒

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

10/04/2026

Congratulations to 10-year-old Sophie Ee from Singapore, awarded Best in Ages 7–10 in the International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍

Sophie's artwork is a reminder to conserve the vibrant species of birds that share space with us 🐦

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

09/04/2026

Featuring six-year-old Elizabeth Barinskaya from the United Kingdom, who brings imagination and heart to wildlife conservation through her finalist artwork in ages 4-6 of the International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍

Elizabeth's piece celebrates the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) and the need to conserve it 🐆

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

07/04/2026

Presenting Darasomi Osobi, a 6-year-old artist from Nigeria whose creativity has earned them a finalist spot in the ages 4–6 category of the International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍

Their artwork is a beautiful reminder that even the youngest voices can speak powerfully for our planet and wildlife 🐘

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

02/04/2026

Congratulations to Mantra Shreedi, age 6 from Germany who has been awarded the Best Prize in ages 4-6 of the International Art Contest! 🎨🥇

This artwork beautifully depicts the harmony and interrelationship among different species in nature.

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

19/03/2026

We are proud to present the Grand Prize Winner of the International Art Contest! 🎨🏅

About the piece and the artist:

This stunning and powerful artwork, chosen from more than 4,200 entries, is produced by a 15-year-old Jia Yoo from South Korea. Jia's artwork exquisitely captures this year's World Wildlife Day theme "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods" through her depiction of an Asian elephant set alongside turmeric, a medicinal and aromatic plant, celebrating their longstanding cultural value and healing significance.

Let us know in the comments below what stood out most to you in this artwork! Thank you, Jia, for sharing this moving piece and for inspiring millions of young artists around the world 🌍

Stay tuned to explore all other winning artworks from the Contest!

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by ifaw in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP.

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