World Elephant Day

It is observed on 12 August annually

Aim : to raise awareness about the conservation of elephants and to promote efforts to protect these majestic animals.

GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE ON ELEPHANT CONSERVATION :

• Project Elephant (India) : launched: In 1992 to protect elephants and their habitats, prevent poaching, and mitigate human-elephant conflicts.

INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS :

• CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora): To regulate international trade in elephant ivory and other products.
• Asian Elephant Conservation: aimed at conserving Asian elephants, including habitat preservation and conflict mitigation.