India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi on 1-2 June 2026, bringing together global leaders, conservationists, and wildlife experts for big cat protection.

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• India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi on 1-2 June 2026 with participation from global leaders and experts.
• International Big Cat Alliance is an inter-governmental organisation headquartered in India focused on protecting seven major big cat species worldwide.
• The alliance works for conservation of tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma through international cooperation and scientific conservation strategies.
• More than 400 conservationists, policymakers, scientists, and representatives from member and observer countries are expected to participate in the summit discussions.
• The summit theme, “Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem,” highlights the importance of wildlife conservation for ecological balance and sustainable environmental protection.
• The summit will adopt the Delhi Declaration, aimed at strengthening transboundary cooperation and establishing common global priorities for big cat conservation efforts.
• As of April 2026, the alliance has 24 member countries, while Kazakhstan, Namibia, and Thailand currently hold observer status within the organisation.
• Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the summit and felicitate winners of the Global Big Cats Photography Competition 2026.