IBCA Headquarters in India | 19 Apr 2025

Source: IE 

India has been formally designated as the headquarters and secretariat of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). 

• About IBCA: It is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization, launched by India on the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger (April 2023). 
• Objective: It is focused on the conservation of seven big cats i.e., tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, puma, jaguar, and cheetah. 
• Legal Status: IBCA became a full-fledged global legal entity after ratification by five countries i.e.,  India, Liberia, Eswatini, Somalia, and Nicaragua. 
  • India officially joined in September 2023. 
• Membership: Membership is open to all United Nations member states, including range countries where these species naturally occur and non-range countries interested in supporting big cat conservation. 
• Governance Structure: It includes an Assembly of Members, a Standing Committee, and a Secretariat based in India.