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International Big Cat Alliance

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Overview:

The Union Cabinet formally announced the establishment of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore from the central government until 2028.

About International Big Cat Alliance:

It is an initiative launched by the Prime Minister of India in April 2023 in Mysuru commemorating the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger.

The objective of the IBCA is to ensure cooperation for the conservation of seven big cats: lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, snow leopard, jaguar, and puma. Five of these cats, apart from jaguar and puma, are found in India.

Membership: It is open to 97 'range' countries, which contain the natural habitat of these big cats, as well as other interested nations, international organizations, etc.

It aims for mutual cooperation among countries for mutual benefit in furthering the conservation agenda.

It would have a multipronged approach in broad basing and establishing linkages manifold in several areas and help in knowledge sharing, capacity building, networking, advocacy, finance and resources support, research and technical support, education and awareness.

 

Governance Structure:

A General Assembly consisting of all member countries.

A Council of at least seven but not more than 15 member countries elected by the General Assembly for a term of 5 years, and a Secretariat.

Upon the recommendation of the Council, the General Assembly will appoint the IBCA Secretary General for a specific term.

Funding: It has secured Government of India's initial support of Rs. 150 crore for five years (2023-24 to 2027-28).

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