India prepares to host the first global summit focused on conserving seven major big cat species, with discussions expected to bring together countries across the animals’ ranges. Multiple outlets report that the initiative, led by India and referred to as IBCA, will hold its first summit in New Delhi in early June. Estimates of participation are consistent across sources: representatives from about 95 countries are expected to attend, including heads of 25 member countries and four observer countries. The summit is scheduled for June 1–3 in one report and June 1–2 in another, indicating the event spans early June. The meeting is intended to align participating nations on shared conservation priorities for species including lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, puma and jaguar, with a landscape-based approach to protect both the cats and their habitats. One outlet reports that the summit is likely to adopt a “Delhi Declaration” outlining common goals and cooperative priorities. Another report notes that China may not join the conservation alliance, suggesting not all range states will necessarily participate. Overall, the summit aims to coordinate international efforts to address conservation challenges faced by these species.
India to host first global big cats summit in June with 95-country participation
India prepares to host the first global summit focused on conserving seven major big cat species, with discussions expected to bring together countries across the animals’ ranges. Multiple outlets rep...
- India spearheads the IBCA initiative and hosts the first global big cats summit in New Delhi in early June.
- About 95 countries are expected to participate, including heads of 25 member countries and four observer countries.
- The summit focuses on conservation of seven big cat species: lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, puma and jaguar.
- The meeting is expected to use a landscape-based cooperative approach and may adopt a Delhi Declaration.
- Reports indicate China may not join the alliance, suggesting uneven participation among range countries.
IBCA, which is being spearheaded by India, is to hold its first-ever summit here from June 1-3, with representatives from 95 countries expected to participate
3 months agoThe summit aims to unite all big cat range countries to address key conservation challenges for Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Puma and Jaguar
3 months agoHeads of 25 member and four observer countries are set to participate in the summit themed “Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem”.
3 months agoSummit likely to adopt Delhi Declaration on shared priorities, landscape-based cooperative approach to conservation of seven big cat populations and their habitats; representatives of 95 countries to attend
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