NEWS

• The IBCA has officially become a treaty-based inter-governmental international organization.
• Effective Date: 23rd January 2025.
• Milestone: Five countries (Nicaragua, Eswatini, India, Somalia, and Liberia) have ratified the Framework Agreement.

ABOUT THE IBCA

• Launch: Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9th April 2023.
• Cabinet Approval: Union Cabinet approved the establishment of IBCA with headquarters in India on 29th February 2024.
• Objective: To conserve seven big cats (Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma).
• Membership: Open to all UN countries, range countries, and non-range countries interested in supporting big cat conservation.
• Establishment: Established by the Government of India through the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
• Primary Objective: Facilitate collaboration and synergy among stakeholders for big cat conservation.
• Key Functions:
  • Dissemination of best practices.
  • Central repository of technical know-how and funds.
  • Strengthen existing intergovernmental platforms.
  • Mitigate adverse effects of climate change.