| Why in the news? | International Big Cat Alliance Now a Treaty Organization |
| Launch Date | April 9, 2023 |
| Headquarters | India (National Tiger Conservation Authority, MoEFCC) |
| Species Covered | Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, Puma |
| Objective | Global conservation of big cats, prevention of illegal wildlife trade, and addressing climate change |
| Official Status | Treaty-based intergovernmental organization as of January 23, 2025 |
| Number of Ratifications | 5 countries (India, Nicaragua, Eswatini, Somalia, Liberia) |
| Countries Expressing Interest | 27 countries |
| Budget | ₹150 crore (2023-28) |
| Funding Source | Government of India, international contributions |
| Functions | Conservation, research, funding, advocacy, resource mobilization |
| Director-General | Appointed by MoEFCC |
| Modeled After | International Solar Alliance (ISA) |
| Policy Alignment | UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Key Goals | Species conservation, anti-poaching, financial support for projects, climate change mitigation |
| Focus Areas | Conservation, illegal wildlife trade, financial & technical support, climate change, research & monitoring |
| Governance | Led by a Director-General appointed by MoEFCC |
