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World Ranger Day
World Ranger Day
On July 31st each year our community pauses to reflect on the sacrifices made by rangers. On this day, we honour Fallen Rangers, and celebrate the incredible work that rangers do every day to protect our planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage.
We advocate for rangers to be respected as the critical frontline of conservation.
We celebrate our colleagues and the friendships we have made among our community. We stand as one.
Fallen Rangers
Between June 2025 and May 2026, 147 rangers from 40 countries were reported to have lost their lives in the line of duty.
This World Ranger Day, we honour their memory.
Downloadable resources
The World Ranger Day Toolkit contains all you need to spread the word about World Ranger Day and celebrate the incredible work that rangers do globally.
Annual theme
The 2026 World Ranger Day theme is Rangers: Guardians of a Changing Planet.
This year’s theme recognises that rangers are working in a world defined by rapid and complex change.
From escalating climate extremes and biodiversity loss to increasing human-wildlife conflict, organised wildlife crime, and shifting social and political landscapes – rangers continue to serve as essential planetary health workers, safeguarding the future of our planet under ever more challenging conditions.
Social Media
We encourage you to use the #WorldRangerDay #WorldRangerDay2026 #WRD26 or #IStandWithRangers hashtag when mentioning World Ranger Day on social media.
Please also tag @thingreenlinefoundation and @internationalrangerfederation in your posts to be featured on our daily story. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
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