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Nepal Joins International Big Cat Alliance

The country signed the framework agreement, positioning its conservation gains to contribute through the India-led platform.

Nepal succeeded to almost triple its tiger population to 355 in 2022 (the latest census carried out so far) from a mere 121 in 2009.
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Overview

  • The International Big Cat Alliance announced that Nepal has become a member by signing its Framework Agreement.
  • IBCA focuses on cooperation to conserve seven big cats, including tiger, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, lion, jaguar and puma.
  • IBCA said Nepal’s membership will strengthen collaboration because its landscapes hold snow leopard, tiger and common leopard.
  • Nepal reports its tiger population rose to 355 in 2022, up from 121 in 2009, reflecting sustained national recovery efforts.
  • Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023, the India-led coalition includes more than 90 range and non-range countries interested in big cat conservation.