WWF-India Hosts International Finals of Wild Wisdom Global Challenge 2024, Crowning India as the Ultimate Champion

• National champions from 8 locations across 4 continents compete in a thrilling, knowledge-driven contest on wildlife conservation
• The Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC) 2024 engages over 550,000 students globally, fostering a future generation committed to protecting wildlife
• India Takes the Top Spot at International Finals, with Remarkable Performances by Teams from Hong Kong and Cyprus
• Among the 2600 schools participated in the national leg, students from National Public School, Bengaluru grabbed the coveted title of World Champions at WWGC 2024

New Delhi, India – December 17, 2024 – WWF-India proudly hosted the International Finals of the Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC) 2024, which concluded with India emerging as the global champion. Two students from National Public School, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka represented India in the 17th edition of the quiz-now a major international event- were declared the winners at the finale event. WWGC brought together the brightest young minds from around the world to showcase their knowledge on wildlife conservation, particularly focusing on the theme “The Ultimate Scaly Survivalists.”

The Wild Wisdom Global Challenge 2024 shattered all records, with participation from over 5,50,000 students across 8 locations from four continents—Africa, America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. These young environmental champions from Bhutan, Colombia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Portugal, and Spain battled through multiple rounds of intense competition, culminating in the high-energy international finals held virtually and on-ground in select locations.

The WWGC 2024 reached new heights this year, with a massive number of students competing in grades VI to IX. Students participated through a combination of digital platforms, webinars, and workshops, making the challenge accessible across different geographies. The challenge took place in three languages—English, Spanish, and Mandarin—expanding its international reach and ensuring students from various regions had the opportunity to engage in the educational experience.

This year’s theme, “The Ultimate Scaly Survivalists,” took participants into the captivating world of reptiles, encouraging them to explore the incredible diversity, behaviours, and survival strategies of these remarkable creatures. From debunking myths to uncovering fascinating facts, students learned how reptiles have thrived for millions of years, making it an enriching learning experience for all.

The International Finals were an exhilarating affair, hosted by renowned quizmaster Mr. Ajay Poonia. With his extensive quizzing experience and engaging sense of humor, Mr. Poonia captivated the audience, making the event a fun-filled and highly interactive experience. The quiz featured four exciting rounds—Take Three, This or That, Double Up, and End Game—incorporating images, sound-bytes, and videos to keep the audience hooked.

Mr. Ravi Singh, Secretary General & CEO, WWF-India, delivered an inspiring message at the finals of the Wild Wisdom Global Challenge 2024. He lauded the finalists and shared, "This challenge is not just about winning—it’s about fostering a lifelong commitment to conservation. While one team would emerge victorious, I urge all participants, as well as all the students, to seize opportunities like this to learn and act for wildlife and biodiversity. Through such initiatives, WWF-India continues to lay the foundation for a new generation of environmentally conscious individuals who are knowledgeable and caring towards wildlife and the environment.”
 
About WWF-India 
WWF-India is committed to creating and demonstrating practical solutions that help conserve India's ecosystems and rich biodiversity. With a conservation journey spanning over 50 years, WWF-India works towards finding science-based and sustainable solutions. Our holistic and integrated approach assists in addressing challenges at the interface of development and conservation. WWF-India is part of the WWF network, with offices in over 100 countries. We work in different geographical regions pan-India through state and field offices. The uniqueness lies in the interconnectedness of our work and its impact across thematic areas, including conservation of key wildlife species, management of their habitats, rivers and wetlands, climate change adaptation, driving sustainable solutions for business and agriculture, and empowering local communities as conservation stewards. WWF-India also works to combat illegal wildlife trade and bring environmental education to students through outreach and awareness campaigns.   

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