Vivek Menon Wildlife Trust of India

Indian wildlife champion Vivek Menon has been elected the new Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) — the first Asian to ever lead the global network. His win marks a big moment for conservation, bringing decades of experience, passion, and on-ground action to the heart of international wildlife protection.

Elephant matriarchs carry centuries of wisdom, guiding herds and shaping forests. Protecting them safeguards rivers, wildlife, and entire ecosystems.