Delhi’s First International Big Cat Alliance Summit Postponed Indefinitely
India postponed Big Cat Alliance Summit amid delayed diplomatic consultations.
The first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, scheduled to be held in the national capital on June 1 and 2, has been postponed to a later date, officials said. The decision was taken after consultations linked to the postponement of the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), with which the conservation summit was planned to be held in conjunction.
According to officials, the IBCA Summit was intended to bring together countries involved in the conservation of big cats and biodiversity protection, with significant participation expected from African nations. Several African countries host species such as lions, leopards and cheetahs, making them key partners in international wildlife conservation and ecological sustainability efforts.
An official statement said the postponement followed consultations with the chairperson of the African Union and the African Union Commission regarding the decision to reschedule the India-Africa Forum Summit. Authorities said the move was aimed at ensuring broad participation from all range countries, particularly African nations that play a major role in global conservation initiatives.
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Officials added that new dates for the summit would be announced after further discussions with participating countries and stakeholders. The government said India remains committed to strengthening international cooperation on biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability and protection of endangered wildlife species through the alliance. The International Big Cat Alliance was launched by Narendra Modi on April 9, 2023, during celebrations marking 50 years of Project Tiger in Mysore.
The alliance was formally established on March 12, 2024, with the objective of promoting conservation and protection efforts for seven major big cat species globally. Officials said the alliance currently includes 25 signatory countries and five observer nations. Saudi Arabia is also expected to join the initiative soon, further expanding the alliance’s international footprint as countries collaborate on wildlife protection, habitat conservation and sustainable environmental practices.
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