The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), hosted under the aegis of the Government of India, announces the convening of IBCA Summit 2026, marking a defining milestone in the global conservation efforts on the iconic seven Big Cat species of the world. The Summit is a pioneering, one-of-its-kind, global convergence where world leaders will gather solely to engage in dialogue and decision‑making on the conservation of Big Cats across their range landscapes worldwide.

The IBCA Summit 2026 places Big Cats at the heart of the global sustainability discourse, recognizing their conservation as fundamental to biodiversity protection, water security, climate change mitigation, and the livelihoods of local communities.

The Summit will bring together Heads of State/Government from Member, Observer and Range countries, along with over 400 Global Participants, including senior officials from Big Cat Range Countries, conservationists, policymakers, scientists, representatives of multilateral agencies, financial institutions, corporate leaders, and community stakeholders.

The Summit Meeting of Heads of State/Government, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 01 June 2026 followed by Technical and Thematic Sessions on 01 – 02 June 2026 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. The Summit will also hold Side Events on Global Tiger Recovery Programme, Dots and Stripes: Financing Pathways for Big Cat Landscapes, Linear Infrastructure, Working Condition of Rangers in the Big Cat Range Countries, Synergizing Coexistence, Sustainable Economies, Ecosystem Valuation, and Participatory Monitoring across snow leopard landscapes and Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS), Bilateral Meetings with Range Countries, and a curated Exhibition showcasing tribal art and cultural expressions centred on Big Cats.

The Summit underscores leadership in global wildlife conservation and positions it as a central platform for structured collaboration, knowledge sharing, and resource mobilization for Big Cat conservation worldwide.

Website: https://ibcasummit.org/