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The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially become a fully established treaty-based Inter - governmental international organization.  

About IBCA 

• It is a global coalition comprising 96 countries, both big cat range and non-range nations, working together with multiple agencies to protect seven big cat species and their habitats. 
• Objective: Dedicated to the protection and conservation of the world’s major big cats, including tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars and cheetahs. 
• Launch: First proposed by India’s Prime Minister in 2019 and officially launched in April 2023 to mark the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger. 
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India. 
• Focus Species: Primarily covers seven species of big cats—tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and pumas. 
• Significance: 
  • Encourages collaboration and knowledge-sharing on conservation strategies. 
  • Ensures funding for big cat conservation efforts. 
  • Works on habitat protection, population monitoring, and anti-poaching measures.