World Nature Conservation Day is observed on July 28 to create awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. It’s an important occasion to educate people about the challenges of climate change and the necessity of conservation of natural resources.

Climate change is a reality and to mitigate the impact of global warming conservation of nature is inevitable. Action should be initiated at all levels for protecting our environment and the day serves as the suitable occasion for this while reminding us of the perils of over exploitation of natural resources.

Conservation efforts have become crucial at all levels across the world as several countries are facing severe consequences of air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, drought, floods, extinction of wildlife and other disastrous impacts due to depleting natural resources.

History of World Nature Conservation Day

Though the specific date or year of the origin of World Nature Conservation Day is not known, many countries across the globe have been observing the day. The purpose of the day is to spread the message of sustainable living and to promote conservation efforts worldwide.

World Nature Conservation Day Theme

Every year a new theme is chosen for World Nature Conservation Day. However, the theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2023 is not known yet.

World Conservation Day Significance

On this day governments, social organisations, NGOs and educational institutions organise several events to raise awareness about the importance of the conversation of nature. From small efforts at individual levels to policy implementations at government levels, every little step could bring significant changes towards a sustainable living. We can save nature and ensure a healthy planet for our future generation.

The whole world is facing the consequences of climate change and it’s our duty to save mother earth by conserving nature. Due to reckless use of natural resources and over exploitation the consequences of global warming could be severe for the future generation. The day serves as an important occasion to initiate action for protecting the environment.

The observance of the World Nature Conservation Day is aimed at preservation of natural resources, biodiversity and ecology across all regions.

We must preserve our natural resources to maintain ecological balance and biodiversity for a sustainable future. On this day several events, seminars and campaigns are organised to create awareness among people about the risks of depleting natural resources.

(Edited by : Priyanka Deshpande)