World Nature Conservation Day is observed on July 28 to build awareness about conserving biodiversity, natural resources and ecosystems for a sustainable future. The day encourages protection of forests, wildlife, water and soil through sustainable practices, and supports global efforts to save endangered species and their habitats. It is aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), which seeks to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. The observance also stresses that healthy ecosystems are essential for clean air, clean water, food security and climate stability.