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Posted 01 Mar 2024

Updated 27 Mar 2024

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  • 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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