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IBCA and ADB Sign MoU on Big Cat Landscapes

4 September 20261 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYIBCA and ADB SignMoU on Big CatLandscapes4 September 2026safalsetu.com

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.

Test yourself

1. With which institution did the International Big Cat Alliance sign an MoU on nature-positive financing?

The MoU was with the ADB.

2. How many big cat species does the India-led IBCA focus on conserving?

IBCA works on 7 big cats.

3. The IBCA-ADB MoU was signed during a workshop on which subject?

It was signed at the International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes.