Explanation:

World Wildlife Day is observed annually on March 3 to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation. 

• It is celebrated to promote sustainable practices that can help conserve biodiversity and raise public awareness of the need to protect and care for animals.

• It aims to raise awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things on our planet and to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and animals through activism, campaigning and education.

History

• It was first proposed by Thailand to the UN General Assembly in 2013.

• The idea was to set aside a day to promote awareness of wild animals and plants around the world.

• The General Assembly adopted a resolution on 20 December 2013, designating March 3 as World Wildlife Day in 2014.

• The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), a global agreement to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival, was signed on this day in 1973.

• Theme of WWD 2024: "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation," highlights the potential of technology to advance conservation efforts.

• This theme is particularly relevant in today's digital age, where technological advances can offer novel solutions to long-standing conservation challenges.

Significance

• It is an important global awareness event for the protection and conservation of animals.

• It serves as a reminder of the inherent value of animals and the need to treat them with kindness, decency and respect.

Hence only statement 1 is correct.