World Wildlife Day celebrated at Okhla Bird Sanctuary focusing on Mission LiFE
WWF EIACP PC-RP, under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change today celebrated World Wildlife Day, 2024, by organising various
activities at Okhla Bird Sanctuary, one of the places blessed with a rich
biodiversity focusing Mission LiFE. World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated
every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we
recognise the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the
planet.
The theme for this year is Connecting People and Planet: Exploring
Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation. World Wildlife Day 2024 is a
platform for intergenerational exchange and youth empowerment through art,
presentations and conversations on the opportunities ahead for our shared
sustainable future in digital wildlife conservation. This day offered a jumping
off point for exploring what digital innovations are available now, what
intersectional discrepancies we are facing and how we want our digital
connectivity to evolve for all people and planet. Technological innovation has
made research, communication, tracking, DNA analysis and many other aspects of
wildlife conservation easier, more efficient and accurate. We are in the midst
of a global digital revolution that is breaking down barriers to people-centred
digital governance and to equal opportunities for all to unleash the power of
digital transformation. The ‘digital divide’ is slowly narrowing, with better
connectivity and Internet access reaching 66 per cent of our global population.
The event organised at Okhla Bird Sanctuary witnessed the presence of youth that included school and college students and public participation as well. Pramod Kumar Divisional Forest Officer, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Guest for the event and Amit Gupta, Range Forest Officer, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Guest of Honour created curiosity among the children and motivated them. They also gave lectures on various topics related to wildlife.
Dr G Areendran, Coordinator, WWF EIACP PC-RP India also was a part of
the event and shared his expertise on various topics with the participants. The
activities organised were eco trail, poster making and on spot hand and face
painting focused on the theme of WWD 2024. The event witnessed a participation
of approximately 150 people.