International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

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Four nations, including India, Nicaragua, Eswatini and, Somalia, have become the IBCA members now.

About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

Launched by: It was launched by the Prime Minister in 2023 at an event commemorating 50 years of Project Tiger in India.
Objective: To reach out to 97 range countries covering the natural habitats of the seven big cats.
- Seven cats include tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma
- Among the seven big cats, five Big Cats; tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard and cheetah are found in India, excluding puma and jaguar.
Twenty-four (24) countries (including India) have consented to be members of IBCA.
- All UN member countries are eligible for becoming the member of IBCA.
IBCA governance: It is governed by a General Assembly made up of all member nations, an elected member nations Council, and a Secretariat.
Funding of IBCA: IBCA has secured Government of India’s initial support of Rs. 150 crore for five years (2023-24 to 2027-28)
Headquarters: India

International Big Cat Alliance

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