Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Nepal Joins India-Led Big Cat Alliance for Conservation
Nepal has joined a global group called the International Big Cat Alliance, led by India.
This group aims to protect big cats like tigers, lions, and leopards.
Nepal, having successfully increased its tiger population, will share its knowledge.
The alliance helps countries work together to protect tiger habitats that cross borders.
It also addresses the illegal trade of tiger parts, with China identified as a major market.
The alliance faces challenges like funding and cross-border cooperation.
If successful, the alliance could expand to protect other endangered big cats.
Nepal has joined the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
The IBCA aims to protect seven big cat species globally.
Nepal can share its tiger conservation successes and secure tiger pathways with India.
The alliance addresses the illegal trade of tiger parts, with China identified as the primary market.
The IBCA faces challenges including funding and cross-border cooperation.
- Who
- Nepal and other nations, including India, joining the IBCA.
- What
- Nepal joined the India-led International Big Cat Alliance to protect big cats.
- When
- In the recent past, with the IBCA established in 2023.
- Where
- Nepal, India, and other countries involved in the IBCA.
- Why
- To conserve big cats and combat illegal trade in tiger parts.
- Alliance Name
- International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
- Focus
- Protecting seven big cat species
- Species Involved
- Tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, puma
- Nepal's Role
- Share conservation lessons, secure tiger pathways
- Key Transboundary Corridors
- Terai Arc, Manas, Sundarbans
- Primary Market for Illegal Trade
- China
- Tiger Deaths in India (2023)
- Over 168