Agreement Signed As India to Host International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Headquarters
In a landmark move reinforcing India’s global leadership in wildlife conservation, the Government of India signed a formal agreement with the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to host its headquarters and secretariat. This agreement signifies India’s commitment to protecting the world’s seven major big cat species: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma. The IBCA, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023 during the golden jubilee celebrations of Project Tiger, aims to foster global cooperation for conservation, research, and habitat preservation of these endangered species.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Agreement Signed As India to Host International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Headquarters |
| Organisation | International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) |
| Launched By | PM Narendra Modi (April 2023) |
| Objective | Global big cat conservation (7 species) |
| HQ Location | India |
| HQ Agreement Signed | April 2025 |
| Treaty-Based Members (First 5) | India, Liberia, Eswatini, Somalia, Nicaragua |
| Funding by India | ₹150 crore (2023–2029) |
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