Overview

• The election was announced at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi for the 2025–2029 term.
• As founder of the Wildlife Trust of India, Menon has led elephant corridor protection, anti-poaching training and species recovery programs.
• He highlighted a network of over 11,000 experts and promised leadership marked by integrity, transparency and dedication.
• His career spans more than three decades across 100+ countries, including enforcement training in over 50 nations.
• He has contributed to international conservation policy through active roles with CITES and UNESCO.