Big Cats on the Brink — How India’s Alliance Plans to Save Them?
By CCN News | Published: June 16, 2025
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On 16 June 2025, the inaugural Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was held in New Delhi, chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav. The event brought together ministerial delegations from nine countries: Bhutan, Cambodia, Eswatini, Guinea, India, Liberia, Suriname, Somalia, and Kazakhstan.
Bhupender Yadav emphasized India’s leadership in wildlife conservation, citing the country's significant successes over the past decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance. He called for enhanced collaboration among Big Cat range countries to protect the seven major big cat species—Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma—and their habitats, stressing that their conservation is vital for maintaining ecological balance and mitigating climate change.
During the Assembly, Bhupender Yadav was unanimously appointed as President of IBCA, and S.P. Yadav was named Director General. The Assembly also ratified key agreements, including the Headquarters Agreement between IBCA and the Government of India, which will establish the IBCA headquarters in India. Additionally, the Workplan, Rules of Procedure, and financial regulations for the Alliance were approved.
The IBCA, established by India’s National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) on 12 March 2024, aims to unite 95 big cat range countries to safeguard these species. The Alliance focuses on sharing successful conservation practices, mobilizing financial and technical support, and halting the decline of big cat populations worldwide.
Delegates from participating countries reaffirmed their commitment to the IBCA’s goals, pledging collective action to protect big cats and preserve global biodiversity. This Assembly marks a significant step in strengthening international cooperation to conserve some of the world’s most iconic and ecologically important species.
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