New Delhi to Host First International Big Cat Alliance Summit in June 2026
New Delhi will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1-2 June 2026, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with the theme 'Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem'.
New Delhi will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1 and 2 June 2026. The summit is being organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The International Big Cat Alliance is a global grouping that works to protect the world's seven big cat species, which include the tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar and puma. The summit will bring together wildlife conservation delegates from many countries to strengthen joint efforts.
The event carries the theme 'Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem'. Delegates are expected to adopt the Delhi Declaration, which will focus on protecting big cats across national borders.
The alliance draws on India's experience with conservation programmes such as Project Tiger. Hosting the summit highlights India's growing role as a leader in global wildlife and biodiversity protection.
Key Points to Remember
- First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit to be held in New Delhi on 1-2 June 2026
- Organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Theme: 'Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem'
- Delegates expected to adopt the Delhi Declaration on transboundary big cat conservation
- IBCA is inspired by India's Project Tiger
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Environment, International Organisations), SSC CGL (General Awareness) and State PCS (Wildlife Conservation).
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