World Ranger Day - 31 July 2024

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Annually observed on 31 July to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty.

An Overview of the News

• Celebrates the critical work of Rangers in protecting the world's natural and cultural treasures.

• 2024 Theme: "30 by 30," aligning with the global goal of the 2022 UN Convention on Biological Diversity's 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) held in Montreal, Canada.

Background of World Ranger Day:

• World Ranger Day is an initiative of the International Ranger Federation (IRF).

• Promoted together with The Thin Green Line Foundation, the first charity solely dedicated to supporting rangers and their families.

• The first World Ranger Day was observed on 31 July 2007, marking the 15th anniversary of the founding of the IRF.

International Ranger Federation (IRF):

• Founded: 1992

• President: Chris Galliers