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World Ranger Day 2024
- 01 Aug 2024
- 2 min read
World Ranger Day, observed on July 31st each year, is dedicated to recognising the dedication of rangers who protect natural and cultural treasures. This day commemorates those injured or killed in the line of duty and celebrates the vital role rangers play in conservation efforts.
- 2024 World Ranger Day Theme: "30 by 30" aligns with the 2022 UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), which sets a goal to conserve at least 30% of the planet’s land and marine areas by 2030.
- Rangers are crucial in achieving conservation targets, handling tasks such as protection, monitoring, law enforcement, and community support.
- To meet the "30 by 30" goal, rangers need to be adequately resourced and trained.
- The first World Ranger Day was observed in 2007 on the 15th anniversary of the founding of the International Ranger Federation (IRF). It was formed on 31st July 1992 and World Ranger Day has been commemorated on July 31st each year.
- Rangers in India, also known as Van Rakshaks or Green Soldiers are responsible for the forests, environment and wildlife-related issues of a Forest Range within a state or union territory of India.
Read more: Protecting India's Forest Frontline
