Dehradun, June 27 -- On the second day of the Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON 2025) held at the Wildlife Institute of India, additional director general of forests (Wildlife) Ramesh Kumar Pandey said there is an urgent need to strengthen the science-policy interface and integrate technology into patrolling and habitat monitoring to enhance long-term conservation efforts. Pandey, a UNEP Asia Environmental Enforcement Awardee, highlighted the importance of supporting frontline staff and community actors through technology and evidence-based policy-making. "There is a need to strengthen the science-policy interface and integrate technology into patrolling and habitat monitoring, and support frontline staff and community actors in long-term conservation initiatives," he said. On the second day, research in areas such as species and habitat modelling, wildlife physiology, ecological monitoring, coexistence with herbivores like elephants and deer, were presented, according to a statement. The key highlight of the day was the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) session, where experts from India, the US, UK, and Africa shared strategies on conserving big cats like lions, leopards, jaguars, and pumas. Presenters from organisations like the World Wide Fund for Nature, Snow Leopard Trust, and Go Insight UK discussed innovations in enforcement, data-driven trade monitoring, and community engagement....