International Big Cat Alliance: India’s Global Conservation Leadership
Big cats like tigers, lions, and leopards are vital keystone species, but face severe threats from habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. India is a global conservation leader, home to 75% of the world's wild tigers and significant populations of other big cats, thanks to long-standing initiatives like Project Tiger (1973).
Recent Developments
- In April 2023, during the 50th anniversary celebrations of Project Tiger, India launched the IBCA with the aim of bringing together countries for the conservation of seven big cat species.
- In 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of IBCA’s headquarters in India (New Delhi) with an initial ....
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