INTERNATIONAL BIG CAT ALLIANCE (IBCA)

PRELIMS BITS

• About IBCA:
  • The IBCA was officially launched in 2023 and is headquartered in India. It is a coalition of 95 countries dedicated to conserving seven major big cats: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.
  • It aims to promote collaboration and synergy in global big cat conservation efforts.
• Key Members:
  • Some of the initial members include Nicaragua, Eswatini, India, Somalia, and Liberia.