IBCA Signs MoU with ADB for Landscape Conservation and Nature-Positive Financing Initiatives in New Delhi 📅 Date: September 2-3, 2026 📍 Venue: New Delhi, Delhi 🏢 Entities: International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) & Asian Development Bank (ADB) 🎯 Purpose: Landscape conservation, sustainable development and nature-positive financing initiatives Key Development ◉ The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ◉ The MoU aims to strengthen collaboration in landscape conservation, sustainable development and financing initiatives. ◉ The agreement was signed during the International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes. ◉ The workshop was inaugurated by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes 📅 Date: September 2-3, 2026 📍 Venue: New Delhi, Delhi 🎯 Theme: “Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and Income Generation” ◉ The workshop was jointly organised by: → International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) → Asian Development Bank (ADB) → National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) under MoEFCC Objectives ◉ Focus on landscape-level conservation. ◉ Strengthen regional cooperation. ◉ Promote sustainable development. ◉ Discuss ecosystem services and climate resilience. ◉ Explore nature-based solutions. ◉ Promote bioeconomy and ecotourism for livelihood and income generation. Key Participants ◉ Government representatives and experts from: → Bangladesh → Bhutan → Cambodia → Malaysia → Nepal → Vietnam ◉ Indian officials, researchers and conservation practitioners also participated. About IBCA ◉ Full Form → International Big Cat Alliance ◉ Initiative → India-led international alliance ◉ Formed → 2023 ◉ Headquarters → New Delhi, Delhi ◉ Member Countries → 95 range countries ◉ Mandate → Conservation of 7 big cat species 7 Big Cat Species under IBCA 1. Tiger 2. Lion 3. Leopard 4. Snow Leopard 5. Cheetah 6. Jaguar 7. Puma Significance ✅ The IBCA-ADB partnership can strengthen financing mechanisms for landscape conservation and sustainable development. ✅ It promotes the integration of biodiversity conservation with economic and livelihood opportunities. ✅ The workshop highlights the importance of regional cooperation in protecting tiger landscapes. ✅ Nature-based solutions, climate resilience, bioeconomy and ecotourism can support both conservation and local communities. Exam Hints ✓ What? → MoU for conservation and sustainable development ✓ Entities → IBCA & ADB ✓ During → International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes ✓ Where? → New Delhi, Delhi ✓ Theme → “Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and Income Generation” ✓ Organisers → IBCA, ADB & NTCA ✓ IBCA Formed → 2023 ✓ IBCA Headquarters → New Delhi ✓ IBCA Member Countries → 95 ✓ Big Cat Species → 7 Quick Facts → MoU Partners → IBCA & ADB → Main Focus → Landscape conservation & sustainable development → Financing Focus → Nature-positive financing → Workshop → International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes → Date → September 2-3, 2026 → Venue → New Delhi, Delhi → Workshop Theme → Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and Income Generation → Organiser → IBCA, ADB & NTCA → IBCA → India-led international alliance → IBCA Established → 2023 → IBCA Headquarters → New Delhi → IBCA Members → 95 range countries → Species Covered → 7 big cats 💡 Final Takeaway The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an MoU in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in landscape conservation, sustainable development and nature-positive financing. The agreement was signed during the International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes, jointly organised by IBCA, ADB and NTCA, with a focus on conservation, bioeconomy, ecotourism, climate resilience and nature-based solutions.
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