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Message on World Wildlife Day 秘书长世界野生动植物日致辞
3 March 2014 2014年3月3日
For millennia, people and
cultures have relied on nature’s rich diversity of wild plants and animals for
food, clothing, medicine and spiritual sustenance. Wildlife remains integral to
our future through its essential role in science, technology and recreation, as
well as its place in our continued heritage. That is why the United Nations
General Assembly proclaimed 3 March – the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) – as World Wildlife
Day.
数千年以来，人类与文化都是依靠自然界丰富多样的野生动植物获取粮食、衣物、药品和精神寄托。野生动植物在科学、技术和休闲领域扮演重要角色，在我们的遗产传承中有着显著地位，仍然是我们未来不可缺少的组成部分。这正是联合国大会将《濒危野生动植物种国际贸易公约》获得通过的周年纪念日3月3日宣布为世界野生动植物日的原因。
Despite its intrinsic value to
sustainable development and human well-being, wildlife is under threat. Some of
the world’s most charismatic species, as well as lesser-known but ecologically
important plants and animals, are in immediate danger of extinction. A major
cause is habitat loss. Another is the increase in illicit trafficking.
尽管对可持续发展和人类福祉具有内在价值，野生动植物却正处在威胁之下。世界上一些最具魅力的物种以及一些鲜为人知但对生态至关重要的动植物，都已陷入濒临灭绝的危险。生境丧失是一个主要原因。另一个主要原因是非法贩运的增加。
The environmental, economic and
social consequences of wildlife crime are profound. Of particular concern are
the implications of illicit trafficking for peace and security in a number of
countries where organized crime, insurgency and terrorism are often closely
linked.
针对野生动植物的犯罪有着深远的环境、经济及社会后果。其中令人尤为关切的是，在有组织犯罪、暴乱和恐怖主义常常紧密关联的一些国家，非法贩运给和平与安全带来了影响。
While the threats to wildlife are
great, we can reduce them through our collective efforts. On this inaugural
World Wildlife Day, I urge all sectors of society to end illegal wildlife
trafficking and commit to trading and using wild plants and animals sustainably
and equitably.
野生动植物所面临的威胁是巨大的，但我们可以通过集体努力减少这些威胁。值此首个世界野生动植物日之际，我敦促所有社会部门停止非法贩运野生动植物的行为，致力于可持续和公平地买卖和使用野生动植物。
Let us work for a future where
people and wildlife coexist in harmony. Let’s go wild for wildlife!
让我们为拥有一个人类与野生动植物和谐共处的未来而奋斗。让我们为保护野生动植物而奋斗！ |
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