Belarus contributes to the conservation of globally endangered species

March 3rd is World Wildlife Day. The theme of the holiday in 2022 is «Restoring key species for ecosystem restoration» and was chosen to remind the need to strengthen the fight against crime against globally threatened species of wild animals and wild plants, restore their habitats and promote their sustainable use.

In the Republic of Belarus, the protection and use of wild animals and wild plants, their habitat and growth are carried out on the basis of the laws «On the Fauna» and «On the Flora».

In addition, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Belarus «On Environmental Protection», rare species of wild animals and wild plants are included in the Red Book of the Republic of Belarus. Currently, 303 species of wild plants and 202 species of wild animals are included in the Red Book of the Republic of Belarus. 1535 habitats of rare wild animals and 1309 habitats of rare wild plants have been transferred under protection.

Activities for the conservation of rare species, restoration of disturbed ecological systems make a significant contribution to the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of Sustainable Development Goals 13, 15 and other SDGs.

More information on biodiversity conservation can be found at the link: https://www.minpriroda.gov.by/ru/news-ru/view/vsemirnyj-den-dikoj-prirody-3-marta-budet-otmechatsja-v-2022-godu-pod-temoj-vosstanovlenie-kljuchevyx-vidov-4053/.