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    Cabinet approves establishment of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with headquarters in India

    Posted 01 Mar 2024

    Updated 27 Mar 2024

    2 min read

    • About IBCA
      • Background: Commemorating 50th year of Project Tiger, IBCA was launched in April 2023.
      • Aim: Strengthen global cooperation for the conservation of seven big cat species (tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar and puma) and their habitats. 
        • except for Puma and Jaguar, India inhabits all 5 big cats. 
      • Multi-country, multi-agency coalition: Participants consist of 96 big cat range countries, non-range countries interested in big cat conservation, conservation partners and related scientific organizations. 
      • Funding: 
        • India is providing initial support of Rs. 150 crore for five years (2023-24 to 2027-28).
        • Contributions from bilateral, multilateral agencies, and public sector organizations, among others, will be explored.
      • Governance: Consists of: 
        • Assembly of Members, 
        • Standing Committee, 
        • Secretariat.

     

    • Significance of protecting big cats and their habitats
      • Balances ecosystem: By acting as top predators in the food chain.
      • Water security:  For example, the Himalayas (habitat of Snow Leopards) are the source of many major rivers in Asia. 
      • Mitigate Climate Change: Protecting Forest landscapes that store carbon.
      • Cultural Icons: Culturally significant with faiths and folktales built around them across the world.
      • Supports economy: Providing livelihood opportunities and promoting ecotourism. 
    • Tags :
    • International Big Cat Alliance
    • Project Tiger
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