India unveiled its National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025-2030 at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, marking a significant milestone in establishing a comprehensive framework for species assessment and conservation. The initiative, launched by the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh at the Asia Pavilion, reinforces India’s commitment to biodiversity documentation, threat assessment, and evidence-based conservation planning. Speaking at the launch, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh said the roadmap would guide India’s conservation strategy through 2030. He said, government is collaborating closely with IUCN, and various departments are working together to prepare this Red List. He
India unveils National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025-2030 at IUCN World Conservation Congress

17