The Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025 in Dehradun

Current Context: The Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025 was held from June 25–27 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, inaugurated by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and organised by MoEFCC.

With the theme “Breaking Silos – Bridging Divides – Solving Conservation Issues”, it aimed to promote inclusive, tech-driven conservation.

Highlights

MEE Report Released: Assessed 438 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, showing improved management with an average score of 64.41%
TechBridge Launched: A new platform to showcase wildlife technology innovations
Youth Engagement: Over 500 participants including students, researchers, and conservationists from India and the Global South
Workshops & Themes: 17 thematic areas, 10 capacity-building workshops, and hundreds of presentations
Top Performers: Chandigarh and Kerala led in protected area management; Eravikulam NP and Dachigam NP scored highest in MEE ratings.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025 held?
a) Bengaluru
b) Bhopal
c) Dehradun
d) Hyderabad

Answer: c) ICCON 2025 was held at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, a premier institution for wildlife research and training.