World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and beauty of wild fauna and flora, and to raise awareness of the human benefits of conservation. It also reminds us of the need to step up the fight against wildlife crime, which has far-reaching economic, environmental and social consequences. People around the world rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet their needs, from food to fuel, medicine, shelter, and clothing. To ensure that we can enjoy the benefits and beauty that nature and our planet provide, people work together to ensure that ecosystems thrive and that plant and animal species continue to exist for future generations.