India Launched National Red List to Biodiversity Conservation Till 2030:
India launched its National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025–2030 at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. The event, held at the Asia Pavilion, witnessed the official unveiling by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh. This comprehensive plan aims to develop a nationally coordinated, science-based framework to assess and monitor the conservation status of India’s diverse species, laying the foundation for the publication of National Red Data Books by 2030.The Red List Roadmap is India’s structured response to the urgent need for species documentation and threat assessment. It will guide conservation strategies through scientific data, allowing focused interventions for endangered flora and fauna.The roadmap was developed in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), and the Centre for Species Survival.The Vision 2025–2030 document outlines a science-based, inclusive approach involving various government departments, research institutions, and global partners. The emphasis is on creating baseline data, identifying conservation priorities, and developing region-specific strategies.
