International Day of the Markhor 2025; May 24th.

FORUM: “Enhancing international and regional cooperation in support of efforts to conserve the markhor.“ International Day of the Markhor 2025. The markhor (Capra falconeri) is an iconic and ecologically significant species found across the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Preserving the markhor and its natural habitat is an ecological imperative and a significant opportunity to bolster the regional economy, Let’s find the ways to foster conservation efforts and promote sustainable tourism and economic growth which will benefit the ecosystem. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #24May, #Markhor, #habitat, #ecological, #InternationalDayOfTheMarkhor, #ProtectMarkhors.

EVENTS: On May 24th, from 14:00 to 17th:30 PM (EST), the United Nations Biodiversity, the CITES Secretariat, the United Nations Environment Programme, the Convention on migratory species, the Convention on Biological Diversity, the IUCN, the UNODC, the World Wildlife Fund and TRAFFIC, Trade in Wild Species will held a webinar to mark the International Day of the Markhor 2025. The markhor plays an important role in ecological balance and boosts local economies through sustainable tourism and conservation initiatives. However, the markhor is under threat from habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and climate change. Listed as 'near threatened' and safeguarded under CITES since 1992, strengthening conservation efforts is essential for its survival and the well-being of its environment. By enhancing international and regional collaboration, we can support efforts to preserve the markhor and encourage sustainable practices that benefit whole ecosystems. We invite all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, namely the UN Environment, other international and regional organizations, civil society, non-governmental organizations, individuals and other relevant stakeholders to join the celebration. Register to Participate!