India Launches National Red List Roadmap at IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025
India launched National Red List Roadmap at IUCN 2025 to assess extinction risk of 11,000 species by 2030.
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Key Points for RAS
- India launched its National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025-2030 at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi
- The five-year initiative aims to assess extinction risk of approximately 11,000 species (7,000 flora and 4,000 fauna)
- Led by Zoological Survey of India and Botanical Survey of India in collaboration with IUCN-India
- Supports India's commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
- Currently only 6.33% of Indian plant species and 7.2% of animal species have been assessed for the Global IUCN Red List
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, India launched its National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025-2030. This five-year initiative aims to assess the extinction risk of approximately 11,000 species (7,000 flora and 4,000 fauna). Led by the Zoological Survey of India and Botanical Survey of India in collaboration with IUCN-India, the roadmap supports India's commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Currently, only 6.33% of Indian plant species and 7.2% of animal species have been assessed for the Global IUCN Red List.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 Where did India launch its National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025-2030?
India launched its National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025-2030 at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
2 How many species does India's five-year Red List initiative aim to assess?
The five-year initiative aims to assess the extinction risk of approximately 11,000 species, including 7,000 flora and 4,000 fauna.
3 Which organizations are leading India's National Red List Roadmap?
The roadmap is led by the Zoological Survey of India and the Botanical Survey of India in collaboration with IUCN-India.
4 How much of India's plant and animal species have already been assessed for the Global IUCN Red List?
Currently, only 6.33% of Indian plant species and 7.2% of animal species have been assessed for the Global IUCN Red List.
Mains Exam Angle
Practice question with model answer for RAS Mains
Q: India launched its National Red List Roadmap at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. Examine its significance for biodiversity governance and Kunming-Montreal Framework commitments.
Answer (50 words):
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, India launched its National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025-2030, to assess extinction risk for 11,000 species comprising 7,000 flora and 4,000 fauna. Led by Zoological and Botanical Surveys with IUCN-India, it addresses a gap of 6.33 percent plants, 7.2 percent animals.
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