Vivek Menon

Vivek Menon, founder of the Wildlife Trust of India and the first Asian chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, discusses urgent conservation issues in India. He highlights that climate change has surpassed hunting as a leading threat to wildlife. Menon covers the challenges of reviving endangered species like vultures and the great Indian bustard while tackling wildlife trafficking exacerbated by social media. He stresses the importance of engaging local communities and shares success stories in species recovery, underscoring a renewed focus on conservation priorities.