WFCCP 2025 Day 2: Experts share insights on wildlife forensics, conservation, and crime prevention

The second day of the National Symposium cum Workshop on Wildlife Forensics: Conservation, Crime, and Prevention (WFCCP 2025) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, was marked by lively discussions and expert presentations, drawing attention to the intersection of wildlife conservation, forensics, and crime prevention.

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Hosted by the Department of Forensic Science, School of Sciences, in collaboration with the Center for Urban Ecology, Biodiversity, Evolution, and Climate Change (CUBEC), the event is in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The day began with a Keynote Address by Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan, Professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR, Bengaluru. Her talk, "Genomics for Wildlife Conservation & Forensics," explored how genomic technologies are revolutionizing biodiversity preservation and aiding in wildlife crime investigations.

Mukut Biswas, a practicing advocate and Founder of the Prameya Foundation, followed with a plenary on "Community Perspective on Wildlife Conservation, Crime, and Prevention." He highlighted the crucial role of community engagement in combating wildlife crimes.

Dr. Savinaya from the Srishti Manipal Institute of Arts, Design & Technology presented on "Flora Forensics," emphasizing the illegal flora trade’s impact on ecosystems. The day concluded with a Keynote Address by Dr. C P Sharma, Principal Technical Officer at the Wildlife Institute of India, who discussed the scientific and legal frameworks in wildlife forensics. Research papers were also presented by scholars from across India.