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The UN World Wildlife Day, which takes place globally on the third of March each year, provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of protecting wild animals and plants.

Local students take a group photo with lion specimens during the celebrations of World Wildlife Day in Nakuru, Kenya, March 3, 2017. The UN World Wildlife Day, which takes place globally on the third of March each year, provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of protecting wild animals and plants. This year's theme "Listen to the Young Voices" highlights the critical role of youth in wildlife conservation. (Xinhua/Li Baishun)

UN highlights voices of young people in wildlife protection

UNITED NATIONS, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations on Friday observed this year's World Wildlife Day with a call to highlight young people's voices in conservation efforts.

"Poaching and illegal trafficking pose a significant threat to wildlife, especially some of the world's most iconic and endangered species," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in his message for the Day, whose theme this year was Listen to the Young Voices. Full story

Chinese ambassador calls for enhanced efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade

UNITED NATIONS, March 3 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy to the UN on Friday called on international community to step up efforts to combat illegal trade in wildlife through law enforcement.

Liu Jieyi, China's permanent representative to the UN, made the appeal at a General Assembly meeting, saying law enforcement from production to marketing and trafficking is required.Full story

The UN World Wildlife Day, which takes place globally on the third of March each year, provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of protecting wild animals and plants.

Local students visit an exhibition during the celebrations of World Wildlife Day in Nakuru, Kenya, March 3, 2017. The UN World Wildlife Day, which takes place globally on the third of March each year, provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of protecting wild animals and plants. This year's theme "Listen to the Young Voices" highlights the critical role of youth in wildlife conservation. (Xinhua/Li Baishun)

The UN World Wildlife Day, which takes place globally on the third of March each year, provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of protecting wild animals and plants.

Judy Wakhungu (front), Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources, speaks during the celebrations of World Wildlife Day in Nakuru, Kenya, March 3, 2017. The UN World Wildlife Day, which takes place globally on the third of March each year, provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of protecting wild animals and plants. This year's theme "Listen to the Young Voices" highlights the critical role of youth in wildlife conservation. (Xinhua/Li Baishun)

The UN World Wildlife Day, which takes place globally on the third of March each year, provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of protecting wild animals and plants.

Judy Wakhungu (C), Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources, visits an exhibition during the celebrations of World Wildlife Day in Nakuru, Kenya, March 3, 2017. The UN World Wildlife Day, which takes place globally on the third of March each year, provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of protecting wild animals and plants. This year's theme "Listen to the Young Voices" highlights the critical role of youth in wildlife conservation. (Xinhua/Li Baishun)