World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3 by the United Nations. The main objective of the celebrations is to increase awareness of wild flora and fauna.

• The 2023 World Wildlife Day is special because this year CITES is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
• The main objective of CITES is to protect endangered plants and animals. The members of IUCN passed a resolution to form CITES in 1963. CITES ensures the prevention of the trade of endangered plants and animals.