Mr Vivek MENON

Executive Director , Wildlife Trust of India

Vivek Menon is a leading Indian wildlife conservationist, environmental commentator, author, photographer and policy think tank with a passion for elephants. Founder of five environmental and nature conservation organisations, he spearheads Wildlife Trust of India as its Founder, Executive Director since 1998.  He is the current Deputy Chair of IUCN- SSC, Chair- Asian Elephant SG, Member- SSC Steering Committee and Conservation Translocation SG with over 25 years serving on various Specialist Groups.   He is the winner of 2019Clark R Bavin Award, 2018Whitley Continuation Award, 2017Round Glass Samsara Lifetime Achievement Award and 2001Rufford Award. Mr Menon is the author of ten wildlife books including the bestselling Indian Mammals- A Field Guide, scores of technical reports and more than 250 articles and also serves on a number of governmental and non-governmental boards and committees.