India to Host Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026
India has announced it will host the Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026, showcasing its leadership in wildlife conservation and climate action. The declaration was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav during the High-Level Ministerial Segment on the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in Brazil, where he also emphasized the global ecological value of protecting big cats and their habitats.
The upcoming summit will serve as a major international platform to bring together,
The goal is to strengthen partnerships, share strategies, and align efforts globally to conserve the seven major big cat species — tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, cheetah, and puma.
Minister Yadav highlighted India’s significant achievements in wildlife conservation,
These efforts show India’s commitment to preserving big cat habitats, which not only safeguard endangered species but also provide critical climate co-benefits such as,
The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was launched by India in 2023 to unite global efforts for big cat conservation. It aims to,
Minister Yadav urged all nations to join the IBCA, reinforcing that conservation is not just about species survival, but also about securing the planet’s ecological future.
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