IBCA and ADB Sign MoU on Big Cat Landscapes
Why in the news
The India-led International Big Cat Alliance tied up with the ADB to channel finance towards conserving big cat habitats.
Key facts
- Parties: International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and ADB.
- Subject: landscape conservation and nature-positive financing.
- Venue: International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes, New Delhi.
- Workshop theme: Tiger Landscapes covering conservation, bioeconomy and ecotourism.
Focus areas
- Climate resilience.
- Ecosystem services.
- Nature-based solutions.
About IBCA
IBCA is an alliance led by India. It concentrates on protecting 7 big cats found in its member countries.
Exam angle
- Number of big cats covered by IBCA: 7.
- Partner signing the MoU with IBCA: ADB.
- City of the workshop: New Delhi.
- Key term: nature-positive financing.