India to host first Big Cat Summit in June, launching global conservation alliance
India will host the inaugural International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit from June 1-3, with 95 countries participating to adopt the 'Delhi Declaration' on big cat conservation. This declaration aims to articulate shared priorities, strengthen trans-boundary cooperation, and promote a landscape-based conservation approach. Launched in 2023 by PM Narendra Modi, the IBCA is an alliance of big cat range countries, observer countries, and international organizations. It focuses on addressing conservation challenges, sharing knowledge, and providing mutual support for the seven major big cat species, with the summit theme being "Save big cats, save humanity, save ecosystem."
Key Points
- India will host the inaugural International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit from June 1 to 3, with 95 countries participating.
- The summit aims to adopt the 'Delhi Declaration,' a global statement on big cat conservation, focusing on shared priorities and trans-boundary cooperation.
- The IBCA, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023, is an alliance dedicated to the conservation of seven major big cat species.
- The alliance promotes knowledge sharing, mutual support, and a landscape-based approach to address conservation challenges.
- The summit will also launch a website and unveil its logo, with the theme "Save big cats, save humanity, save ecosystem."
Exam Facts
- The summit is the inaugural International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit.
- It will be held from June 1 to 3.
- The global declaration will be called the 'Delhi Declaration'.
- The IBCA was launched in 2023 by PM Narendra Modi.
- The seven big cat species are lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and pumas.
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