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Vivek Menon Elected IUCN Species Survival Commission Chair

24 December 20251 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSVivek MenonElected IUCNSpecies SurvivalCommission Chair24 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Vivek Menon, an Indian conservationist, was chosen to lead the IUCN’s Species Survival Commission through 2025-2029.

About the SSC

  • Focus: conserving species and stopping biodiversity loss worldwide.
  • Founded 1949, the same time as IUCN.
  • Collaborates with the IUCN Secretariat, governments, NGOs and academic and research bodies.
  • It is one of the six expert Commissions of IUCN.

Exam angle

  • Elected: Vivek Menon.
  • Term: 2025-2029.
  • IUCN Commissions: six.

Test yourself

1. Who was elected Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission for the 2025-2029 term?

Indian conservationist Vivek Menon was elected SSC Chair for 2025-2029.

2. How many expert Commissions does the IUCN have, of which the Species Survival Commission is one?

The SSC is one of IUCN's six expert Commissions.

3. The IUCN Species Survival Commission was established in which year, alongside IUCN?

The SSC was established in 1949 together with the formation of IUCN.

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