Indian wildlife conservationist Vivek Menon has been elected as the Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) for the 2025–2029 term.
About IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
The Species Survival Commission (SSC) is the largest and most influential scientific network of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), focused on conserving species and halting biodiversity loss worldwide.
Established
- 1949, alongside the formation of IUCN
Organisational Position
- One of the six expert Commissions of IUCN
- Works closely with:
- IUCN Secretariat
- National governments
- NGOs
- Research and academic institutions
