Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Big Cat Alliance Holds First Assembly in Delhi
India started a group called the International Big Cat Alliance, or IBCA, to help protect big cats like tigers and lions.
This group held its first meeting recently.
At this meeting, leaders from different countries discussed how to protect big cats.
The group aims to work together to protect these animals and the places they live.
They have a plan to work with 95 different countries.
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) held its first assembly in Delhi.
The IBCA was established by the Indian government in March 2024 to conserve seven big cat species.
Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister, was endorsed as IBCA President.
95 countries are range countries, but only 25 have consented to be members as of September 2024.
The IBCA aims to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders.
- Who
- Bhupender Yadav was endorsed as the IBCA President.
- What
- The first assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was held.
- When
- The assembly was held on Monday, June 16.
- Where
- The assembly was held in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To facilitate collaboration and conserve big cat species.
- Initiative
- International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
- Established By
- Indian Government
- President
- Bhupender Yadav
- Objective
- Big cat conservation
- Member Countries
- 95 range countries
- Funding
- Rs 150 crore (2023-24 to 2027-28)
Sources
Environment minister Bhupendra Yadav calls for a collective action among Big Cat Range countries
Inaugural assembly of International Big Cat Alliance endorses Bhupender Yadav as president
India’s Environment Minister to lead International Big Cat Alliance
At inaugural assembly, Big Cat Alliance endorses Bhupender Yadav as president