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United Nations celebration of wildlife on 3 March
For #WWD2026, we’re exploring #MedicinalAromaticPlants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods🌱

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Our world heals through plants.

Not only in towering forests – but in the herbs in our tea, the oils on our skin, the spices in our food, and the remedies passed down from our ancestors.

For generations, humans have relied on medicinal and aromatic plants.

Their stories are written in roots and leaves; a ‘natural’ source of wisdom sustaining communities, economies and identities through the ages.

Join us on #WorldWildlifeDay (3 March) – not just to celebrate – but also to learn more about medicinal and aromatic plants, and how we can support their conservation so that they continue to flourish in the wild and nourish our health, heritage and livelihoods.

World-class footage by @openplanetorg and @envato

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #WorldWildlifeDay2026 #plants by @worldwildlifeday

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Today we are celebrating a young artist from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿! 11-year-old Yasmin Zholamanova has been named a finalist in the Ages 11–14 category of the #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International Youth Art Contest 🎨🌍

Yasmin’s artwork inspires action and admiration for the often invisible yet critical pollinating species we share our world with 🐝🐞

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

Learn more about the contest at ➡️ wildlifeday.org

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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5 months ago

Eleven-year-old Yonghang Luo from China was selected as a #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International Youth Art Contest finalist in the Ages 11–14 category 🎨🌍

This artwork reminds us of the role of rhinos as keystone species in shaping and maintaining their habitats. By creating natural waterholes and dispersing seeds through their dung, they support a wide range of other wildlife in their ecosystem. 🦏

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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6 months ago

Today, we are celebrating Sesali Kariyawasam from Sri Lanka, winner of Best in Ages 11–14 of the #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍!

At just 13, Sesali beautifully captures the interconnectedness of different species in our ecosystems and the need to conserve them through exceptional artistry and heart 🐾✨

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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6 months ago

Congratulations to 10-year-old Amyrah Bhandari from the UAE for being named a finalist in the Ages 7–10 category of the #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍

Amyrah's piece reflects a deep appreciation for the hummingbirds that thrive in the western hemisphere 🐦

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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6 months ago

Young artist Yifan Zhao, age 8, from China, brings a colourful imagination to this year’s #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International Youth Art Contest as a finalist in the Ages 7–10 category.

Their artwork highlights the harmony between people, wildlife, and the environments we share. 🐘🐒

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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Congratulations to 10-year-old Sophie Ee from Singapore, awarded Best in Ages 7–10 in the #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍

Sophie's artwork is a reminder to conserve the vibrant species of birds that share space with us 🐦

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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Featuring six-year-old Elizabeth Barinskaya from the United Kingdom, who brings imagination and heart to wildlife conservation through her finalist artwork in ages 4-6 of the #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍

Elizabeth's piece celebrates the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) and the need to conserve it 🐆

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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Presenting Darasomi Osobi, a 6-year-old artist from Nigeria whose creativity has earned them a finalist spot in the ages 4–6 category of the #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International Youth Art Contest! 🎨🌍

Their artwork is a beautiful reminder that even the youngest voices can speak powerfully for our planet and wildlife 🐘

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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6 months ago

Congratulations to Mantra Shreedi, age 6 from Germany who has been awarded the Best Prize in ages 4-6 of the #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International #Youth Art Contest! 🎨🥇

This artwork beautifully depicts the harmony and interrelationship among different species in nature.

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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7 months ago

We are proud to present the Grand Prize Winner of the #WorldWildlifeDay2026 International #Youth Art Contest! 🎨🏅

About the piece and the artist:

This stunning and powerful artwork, chosen from more than 4,200 entries, is produced by a 15-year-old Jia Yoo from South Korea. Jia's artwork exquisitely captures this year's World Wildlife Day theme "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods" through her depiction of an Asian elephant set alongside turmeric, a medicinal and aromatic plant, celebrating their longstanding cultural value and healing significance.

Let us know in the comments below what stood out most to you in this artwork! Thank you, Jia, for sharing this moving piece and for inspiring millions of young artists around the world 🌍

Stay tuned to explore all other winning artworks from the Contest!

The annual World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest is organized by @ifawglobal in partnership with @cites and @undp.

#WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants #HealthHeritageLivelihoods by @worldwildlifeday

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La conservación de la vida silvestre es una prioridad y por eso apelamos a la conciencia individual y a la acción colectiva para preservar y hacer más fuertes nuestros ecosistemas frente a la presión humana y al cambio climático.

Y a los retos que enfrenta la supervivencia de la vida sobre el planeta Tierra y el reto que enfrenta esta vida para el bienestar de nuestras futuras generaciones. En MiAmbiente, nuestro compromiso es con una gestión ambiental responsable, con educación ambiental, con implementar acciones de conservación eficaces. Nuestro objetivo es garantizar la protección de las especies y asegurar un futuro sostenible para todos.

Cuidando la vida sobre la Tierra, cuidamos la vida de nuestra propia especie y de la supervivencia y el bienestar de nuestras presentes y futuras generaciones. MiAmbiente sigue en el campo.

Juan Carlos Navarro, Ministro de Ambiente de Panamá

#WWD2026 #WorldWildlifeDay #MedicinalAromaticPlants by @worldwildlifeday

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