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State of Environment and Related Issues

                  World Elephant Day, marked worldwide on August 12, holds great importance as it aims to raise awareness about the critical issues confronting elephants and to advocate for their safeguarding and preservation.

History

             The World Elephant Day was co-founded on August 12, 2012, by Patricia Sims from Canada and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation of Thailand, an initiative of HM Queen Sirikit of Thailand.

• Patricia Sims has remained at the forefront of World Elephant Day’s leadership since its inception.  

• Over the years, this initiative has established partnerships with 100 elephant conservation organizations worldwide and has garnered the support of countless individuals across the globe.  

• The active participation of millions of people in acknowledging World Elephant Day showcases the widespread love for elephants and the collective desire to contribute to their well-being.

Significance

                This day is significant as it raises awareness about the plight of elephants and the need to protect them. Elephants are facing several threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans. Poaching is the biggest threat to elephants, and it is estimated that over 30,000 elephants are killed each year for their ivory tusks. World Elephant Day is a day to celebrate the beauty and intelligence of elephants and to raise awareness of the challenges they face. It is also a day to call for action to protect elephants and ensure their survival.

• It raises awareness about the plight of elephants. World Elephant Day helps to raise awareness about the threats that elephants face, such as habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans. This awareness can help to encourage people to take action to protect elephants.  

• It encourages people to take action to protect elephants. World Elephant Day encourages people to take action to protect elephants, such as donating to elephant conservation organizations, speaking out against the ivory trade, and choosing elephant-friendly products. These actions can help to make a difference for elephants and help to ensure their survival.  

• It unites people in the fight to protect elephants. World Elephant Day unites people from all over the world in the fight to protect elephants. This unity can help to amplify the voice of elephant conservationists and can help to put pressure on governments and organizations to take action to protect elephants.  

• It celebrates the beauty and intelligence of elephants. World Elephant Day celebrates the beauty and intelligence of elephants. This celebration can help to remind people of the importance of elephants and the need to protect them.