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- The first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCS) Summit will be held in New Delhi, India on June 1 and 2.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the summit in 2023 during the ‘Project Tiger’ program.
- The summit will discuss crucial measures for the conservation of seven major big cat species and the ecosystems they protect.
June 6, Kathmandu – The inaugural International Big Cat Alliance (IBCS) Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India.
The summit, taking place on June 1 and 2, was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023 during the ‘Project Tiger’ initiative.
‘Project Tiger’ is a significant conservation effort in India aimed at protecting tigers.
IBCS focuses on the preservation of wildlife and the ecosystems they inhabit.
Bringing together world leaders, experts, and stakeholders in one place, the IBCS Summit will facilitate discussions and coordination on necessary steps to conserve seven major big cat species—tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, cheetah, and puma—along with the ecosystems vital to their survival.
The alliance is expected to serve as a key platform to strengthen collaboration between countries like India and Nepal.
