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To save a million species, World Wildlife Day underscores crucial role of partnerships — Global Issues


“One million species are on the verge of extinction due to habitat destruction, fossil fuel pollution and the worsening climate crisis. We must end this war with natureUnited Nations Secretary General António Guterres warning in him message for day.

The number of species of animals and plants that are threatened by human activities includes some that may come as a surprise – such as giraffes, parrots and seaweeds – but the head of the United Nations also points to some good news.

The landmark treaty turns 50 years old

This year’s celebration of World Wildlife Day also marks the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.CITES).

The treaty signed on March 3, 1973 has helped protect thousands of species of flora and fauna.

Furthermore, in December the government adopted child an agreement called Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Frameworkto achieve a ten times less in the rate of extinction of all species by mid-century.

‘Bolder action’ needed

Mr. Guterres noted that the theme of the Day – ‘Wildlife Conservation Partnership’ – highlights the need to work together between governments, civil society and the private sector to turn commitment into action. .

“And now we need more bold action to cut emissions, accelerate renewable energyAnd building climate resilience,he added. “Throughout, we need to put the voice of local communities and indigenous people – our world’s most effective defenders of biodiversity – front and center.”

Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) echo this appeal, “because let’s face it, indigenous people know more about conservation than many scientists.”

She emphasizes the importance of immediate action.

“This World Wildlife Day commit to building closer partnerships with nature. For our future and that of all species on this beautiful Earth, depends on it,” she speaks.

A sea turtle swims through the waters of Aruba in the Caribbean.

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A sea turtle swims through the waters of Aruba in the Caribbean.

Unprecedented loss

“Partnerships for conservation are important, because unorganizedand including the United Nations, can solve the biodiversity crisis on its own,” more CITES leader Ivonne Higuero.

She speak There has never been a better time to effectively protect wildlife as the 50th anniversary year has seen an “unprecedented decline” in plant and animal populations.

“The balance of nature is being affected. We rely on wildlife to provide us with food, shelter, medicine, fuel and joy… but these products are not endless,” she emphasizes.

Solidarity, Hope and Sponsorship

For the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, the Kunming-Montreal framework embodies both a strong sense of solidarity with future generations, the environment and wildlife.

He called on countries do your best in implementing the agreement, stressed the need for partnerships to rebuild degraded areas and restore healthy environments.

“It is also very important in curb wildlife crime successfully protect biodiversity. Indigenous communities must be included in these partnerships,” he said. “But if we really want to see change, we must also increase funding for conservation and protection.”

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