International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

21 Sep 2024

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

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