Vivek Menon

Vivek Menon, Vivek is an Indian wildlife conservationist, environmental commentator, author, and photographer. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Wildlife Trust of India. He is the author and/or editor of ten wildlife books including the bestselling Indian Mammals- A Field Guide, scores of technical reports and more than 250 articles in various scientific and popular publications. He plays a role in advising the government in India on natural heritage conservation as a part of several national committees as well as having been part of the Indian delegations to CITES, UNESCO and CMS. Internationally, Menon is the current Councilor of the IUCN, Member of the IUCN SSC and Chairperson of its Governance and Consultancy Committee and Asian Elephant Specialist Group. He is also the Chairperson of the Amphibian Survival Alliance Global. He contributes extensive conservation expertise and an international perspective on conservation and his network of nonprofits.