Can AI and technology transform wildlife conservation in India? At the Eco Warrior Awards 2026 Conclave, leading experts discussed how artificial intelligence, drones, GPS collars, camera traps, sensors and digital monitoring are changing the way forests and wildlife are protected.
The panel on “AI & Tech for Conservation & Natural Resources Management” featured Sumit Sabharwal, N. Jayaraj, Dr. Gopala Areendran and Dr. Bilal Habib, moderated by Ajay Suri.
From the shift from VHF radio collars to satellite GPS tracking to the use of thermal-camera drones, AI-based monitoring and railway alert systems, the discussion explored how technology is helping forest departments detect threats and respond faster.
Experts also highlighted an important reality: technology cannot replace field experience.
AI can identify patterns in huge datasets. Camera traps can detect wildlife. GPS collars can track animal movement. Sensors can send real-time alerts. But it takes trained forest personnel to understand the landscape, interpret the data and make decisions on the ground.
The discussion also covered human-elephant conflict, elephant deaths on railway tracks, M-STrIPES, camera traps, DASH technology, forest monitoring and the future of AI-powered conservation.
Watch the full discussion to understand how technology and field knowledge are coming together to shape the future of wildlife conservation in India.
Topics Covered
AI in wildlife conservation | AI for forests | Drones in wildlife monitoring | GPS collars | Camera traps | Human-wildlife conflict | Elephant conservation | M-STrIPES | Railway monitoring | Forest technology | Wildlife tracking | Conservation technology
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