Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation: Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2023

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The United Nations established World Wildlife Day to recognize wildlife's contributions to people and the planet.
This year's theme explores digital innovation in wildlife conservation, highlighting how advanced tracking systems, real-time data analytics and artificial intelligence-driven solutions are empowering conservationists with unprecedented tools to help identify, monitor, track and ultimately preserve our wildlife. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 1973.
World Wildlife Day is a time to celebrate the unique contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation: Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2023

World Wildlife Day is a time to celebrate the unique contributions of wildlife to people and the planet. This year's theme explores digital innovation in wildlife conservation, highlighting how advanced tracking systems, real-time data analytics and artificial intelligence-driven solutions are empowering conservationists with unprecedented tools to help identify, monitor, track and ultimately preserve our wildlife. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 1973, which is also the day that World Wildlife Day takes place. This year's theme aims to raise awareness about how digital technologies can drive wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence. The United Nations established World Wildlife Day to recognize wildlife's contributions to people and the planet.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if the information provided about CITES being signed on March 3rd,1973 is accurate.

Sources

79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Experience nature's wonders with these beautiful photos for World Wildlife Day

USA Today Sunday, 03 March 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Today is World Wildlife Day
    • The United Nations established the day to recognize wildlife's contributions to people and the planet
    • March 3 was also when CITES was signed in 1973
    • This year's theme explores digital innovation in wildlife conservation
  • Accuracy
    • "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation."
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources and quotes from other articles without crediting them. Secondly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that invasive species thrive amid global warming which may be misleading to readers as it implies a direct correlation between climate change and invasive species.
    • Invasive species thrive amid global warming
    • The author does not disclose their sources
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it quotes CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero without providing any context or evidence for her claims. Additionally, the sentence 'Experience nature's wonders through these beautiful photos in honor of World Wildlife Day.' implies a dichotomy between experiencing nature and not experiencing it, which is false. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when it states that invasive species thrive amid global warming.
    • CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero said in a message for World Wildlife Day:
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement that implies the author is biased towards invasive species thriving amid global warming. The sentence 'Invasive species and climate change:A perfect match?' suggests that the author believes there is a positive relationship between these two factors.
    • > Invasive species and climate change:A perfect match? These animals thrive amid global warming.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    57%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    United Nations World Wildlife Day 2024

    United Nations Web TV Sunday, 03 March 2024 20:25
    • Unique Points
      • In 2024, World Wildlife Day will explore digital innovation and seek to highlight how digital technologies and services can drive wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence.
      • The theme for the day is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation."
      • It will offer a platform to engage in a balanced discussion around inclusive and responsible digital innovation, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (0%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their identity or affiliation with any organization. Secondly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that digital innovation can drive wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence without providing evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article selectively reports on certain applications of digital technologies in wildlife conservation and trade without considering their impact on ecosystems and communities around the world. Fourthly, the article uses emotional manipulation by stating that World Wildlife Day should connect people with our natural world and inspire continued learning and action beyond the event.
      • The author does not disclose their identity or affiliation with any organization.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that digital technologies and services can drive wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence or research presented in the article. Secondly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe certain digital interventions as having a negative impact on ecosystems and communities around the world. This statement is also unsupported and could be seen as an exaggeration. Lastly, there are several instances of dichotomous depiction in the article such as 'digital innovation' vs 'human-wildlife coexistence', which can create a false sense of opposition between these two concepts.
      • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that digital technologies and services can drive wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence or research presented in the article.
    • Bias (0%)
      The article is biased towards promoting digital innovation in wildlife conservation. The author uses language that deifies technology and implies it can solve all problems related to biodiversity loss.
      • > In 2024, World Wildlife Day will explore digital innovation and seek to highlight how digital technologies and services can drive wildlife conservation
        • The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), with partners such as the UN Development Programme (UNDP), International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Jackson Wild and others, will host the World Wildlife Day 2024 celebration
          • < Under the theme "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation," the World Wildlife Day 2024 celebrations will aim to raise awareness on the latest applications of digital technologies in wildlife conservation and trade
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          66%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          The Best Wildlife Cams to Celebrate World Wildlife Day

          www.sierraclub.org Sunday, 03 March 2024 20:27
          • Unique Points
            • There are about 2 million animal species on Earth.
            • 74,400 are vertebrates, 1.5 million are invertebrates (just over 1 million are insects!), and 420,000 plants.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it claims that the webcams are a way to celebrate World Wildlife Day when they are not mentioned anywhere else in the article. Secondly, it states that conservation is essential for preserving life but does not provide any evidence or examples of how this relates to the live feeds. Thirdly, some of the information provided about each webcam is incorrect or misleading.
            • It states that conservation is essential for preserving life but no evidence or examples are provided on how the live feeds relate to this statement
            • The article claims that World Wildlife Day theme for 2019 was all about exploring digital innovation in wildlife conservation but it does not mention anything else related to this topic
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed World Wildlife Day in 2013 and that CITES was created in 1973 without providing any evidence or citation for these claims. Additionally, the author makes a statement about conservation efforts being essential to preserving life on Earth without providing any supporting evidence or data.
            • The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed World Wildlife Day in 2013.
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            The article discusses various topics related to wildlife conservation and protection in different countries such as South Africa, China, New Zealand, Wales and Iowa. The author also talks about the Balule Nature Reserve in South Africa where they have a high number of mammal species (5% of world total), bird species (10% of world total) and reptile species (2% of world total). They mention Kruger National Park which is home to many endangered animals including African elephants, lions and hippos. The article also talks about the increase in giant panda numbers since 1990 with a population of around 1864 individuals. It mentions the Shenshuping Gengda Panda Center and Wolong Valley Nature Reserve where many pandas are bred and rehabilitated before being released back into the wild. The article also talks about endemic bird species in New Zealand, spotted shags breeding on different islands, bottlenose dolphins population in Cardigan Bay, calves born to bottlenose dolphins each year and eagles nesting near Decorah since 2009.
            • The article discusses the high number of mammal species (5% of world total), bird species (10% of world total) and reptile species (2%) in South Africa. It also mentions Kruger National Park which is home to many endangered animals including African elephants, lions and hippos.
              • The article talks about the increase in giant panda numbers since 1990 with a population of around 1864 individuals.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication