Union Budget 2026: India set to host first ever Global Big Cat summit
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Why in news
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that India will host the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit on February 2, 2026, to discuss conservation strategies.
Background
The summit involves ministers from 95 range countries and is organized in coordination with the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). The IBCA is a multi-country coalition comprising over 90 big cat range and non-range countries.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIBCA: International Big Cat Alliance is a multi-country coalition of over 90 big cat range and non-range countries
- FactThe Global Big Cat Summit will involve ministers from 95 range countries
- PlaceIndia is the host country for the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of multilateral alliances like the International Big Cat Alliance in achieving global biodiversity conservation goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diplomatic leverage: India's leadership in global conservation as a 'voice of the Global South'
- Ecological connectivity: Challenges in harmonizing cross-border conservation strategies for migratory big cat species
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation · Multilateralism · International Big Cat Alliance · Global South leadership · Wildlife diplomacy
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