IBCA is established with a Mission and Vision to provide platform for partnership and cooperation among big cat range countries so as to ensure a viable population of seven big cats of the world, viz Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow-Leopard, Jaguar, Puma and Cheetah, in their habitat.
The primary objective of IBCA is to facilitate collaboration and synergy among stakeholders, consolidating successful conservation practices and expertise to achieve a common goal of conservation of big cats at global level. This unified approach, bolstered by financial support, aims to bolster the conservation agenda, halt the decline in big cat populations, and biodiversity conservation for a liveable planet.
There is no fee for joining/becoming the member of the IBCA. However, member countries, if so desire, may contribute voluntarily.
In terms of Article XII of the Framework Agreement, countries interested in becoming parties to the Framework Agreement, can follow one of these procedures:
The Framework Agreement is an intent of the country to become member of IBCA.
Yes, the Framework Agreement has come into force w.e.f. 23rd January,2025.
As on 23rd April, 2025, twenty-nine (29) countries, including India, have consented to be member of the International Big Cat Alliance.
Any country which has already completed the process as mentioned at Sr. No 5 of the FAQs is a member state.
The countries, who have signed the Framework Agreement but not deposited an instrument of ratification or acceptance or approval, through a Note Verbale, confirming completion of their internal legal procedures, are treated as signatory countries.
Range Countries are the countries that have the natural habitat of big cats harbouring their population in the wild.
All the UN member countries are eligible to become the member of IBCA.
Organisations that help IBCA to achieve its objectives and role can become partner organizations. As of now, the following organizations have consented to be partner with IBCA:
The meeting of Assembly of IBCA will be held at least once in two years. However, special sessions may be called on the request of the Member States or IBCA Secretariat.
The meeting of the Focal Points can be held as per the requirement of IBCA.
IBCA is a potent tool for cooperation among countries for mutual benefit in furthering the conservation agenda of big cats. The IBCA has a multi-pronged approach in broad basing and establishing linkages in several areas and help in knowledge sharing, capacity building, networking, advocacy, finance and resources support, research and technical support, education and awareness.
The Government of the Republic of India has approved Rs.150 crore (USD 18 Million) to IBCA for five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28. The IBCA will augment its Corpus by taking financial support from the public sector, private sector, bilateral and multilateral organisations, non-profit organisations and national and international financial institutions to make the organisation self-sustainable.
For any clarifications about IBCA, apart from the website ‘ibca.world’, for more updates about IBCA, the following social media handles may also be followed:
