International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) ▪ The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially become a treaty based intergovernmental organisation, ▪ As of January 23, IBCA and its secretariat have gained full international legal status ▪ The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that five countries Nicaragua, Eswatini, India, Somalia, and Liberia have ratified the Framework Agreement, formally establishing IBCA. Background ✓ IBCA was launched on 9th April, 2023, ✓ AIM - conservation of seven big cats Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma
