In which of the following places was the Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025, India’s flagship biodiversity event, held in June 2025?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Dehradun

Explanation:

• The Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025 was held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, in June 2025.
• Dehradun was chosen as it hosts premier institutions like the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and Forest Research Institute (FRI).
• ICCON is India’s flagship event focused on biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, and climate resilience.
• The conference brought together scientists, conservationists, and policymakers to discuss the protection of endangered species and habitats.
• Key themes included human-wildlife conflict mitigation and the role of indigenous communities in forest conservation.

• Dehradun is often considered the 'Forest Capital of India' due to its high concentration of forestry and wildlife research bodies.
• The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

• Known for the Himalayan Forest Research Institute, but it was not the host for ICCON 2025.

• The capital of Chhattisgarh, known for its rich tribal culture and dense forests (Achanakmar), but not the ICCON venue.

• A cultural hub in Tamil Nadu, near the Western Ghats, but was not designated for this flagship national conference.