Archive · 4 Oct 2026
National Wildlife Week 2026 Highlights Coexistence and Biodiversity
National Wildlife Week is observed in India from October 2 to October 8.
In 2026, the week is dedicated to protecting animals, plants and the places where they live.
Forests, wetlands, rivers and other habitats help wildlife find food and shelter.
These places also support people and help keep nature in balance.
Activities such as cutting down forests and polluting can make life harder for wildlife.
When habitats shrink, animals may move closer to where people live.
Protecting habitats and creating wildlife corridors can help reduce these problems.
Using natural resources carefully can help both people and wildlife thrive.
India will observe National Wildlife Week from October 2 to October 8, 2026.
The annual week promotes awareness of wildlife, biodiversity and natural habitat protection.
The article says the week was conceptualised in 1952 by the Indian Board of Wildlife.
Habitat loss, pollution, urban expansion and unsustainable resource use can threaten wildlife.
Habitat protection, wildlife corridors and responsible resource use can help people and wildlife share landscapes.
- Who
- People and communities in India, along with the country's wildlife and ecosystems.
- What
- National Wildlife Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness about wildlife and nature conservation.
- When
- October 2–8, 2026; the article says the week is observed during the first week of October each year.
- Where
- Across India.
- Why
- To encourage protection of wildlife, biodiversity, natural habitats and ecological balance.
- Observance
- National Wildlife Week
- Dates in 2026
- October 2–8
- Location
- India
- Conceptualised
- 1952
- Conceptualising body
- Indian Board of Wildlife
- Threats mentioned
- Deforestation, habitat destruction, pollution, urban expansion and unsustainable resource use
- Suggested measures
- Protect habitats, create wildlife corridors, reduce pollution and use natural resources responsibly