IBCA successfully convened a side event on “Managing Big Cat Landscapes for People and Nature” at #CBDCOP17 in Yerevan, Armenia on 21st October, 2026 which brought together global experts, conservation organisations and representatives of IBCA Member Countries to advance dialogue on the future of #BigCat conservation. Mr @SoumitraIfs, Director (Program), IBCA, set the tone for the discussions and moderated the panel discussions, underscoring the importance of an integrated approach that links #BigCat conservation with healthy ecosystems, community livelihoods and sustainable development, while highlighting IBCA’s role in fostering international cooperation and collective action towards these goals. He encouraged participating countries, including Belize, to consider joining #IBCA and reiterated the Alliance’s objectives while reinforcing the relationships with existing member countries such as Thailand, Guinea and Panama to foster future collaboration and advance global big cat conservation efforts. @moefcc @IndiainArmenia @EnvironmentPib @PIB_India @SAWENsec @SPYadavIFS @SoumitraIfs @IUCN @Vantara @IRALE @WWF @WWFINDIA @FAO @Sankala_India @UNDP_India @UNEP @wii_india @PantheraCats @CougarConserv @IndiaIucn @snowleopards @Unitedfortigers @World_Wildlife @WCO_OMD @themobiusfound @CCFCheetah @UNWTO @UNDPasiapac @UNDPplanet @IoraEcological @EarthBrigadeIN @AmurTigerCenter @indfoundation @ciicesd @PwC_IN @IraleInfo

#InternationalSnowLeopardDay | 23 October The Ghost of the Mountains: Guardian of the High Himalayas. From the rugged Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau to the high mountains of Central and South Asia, the snow leopard thrives in some of the world’s most challenging landscapes. Yet, its survival is closely intertwined with the health of these fragile mountain ecosystems. As an apex predator, the snow leopard plays a vital ecological role by regulating wild prey populations and helping maintain the balance of mountain food webs. Its conservation is intrinsically linked to the protection of high-altitude biodiversity and the livelihoods of communities that depend on these landscapes. Beyond ecology, the snow leopard holds cultural and spiritual significance across parts of Central Asia and the Himalayan region, symbolising the mystery, resilience and majesty of the mountains. This International Snow Leopard Day, let us recognise that protecting the snow leopard means protecting an entire mountain ecosystem, its wildlife, its communities and its natural heritage. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) reaffirms the importance of international cooperation and collective action in advancing big cat conservation across their range. #SnowleopardConservation #IBCAForBigcats #ProtectHabitat @moefcc @SAWENsec @SoumitraIfs @SPYadavIFS @IUCN @IRALE @WWF @WWFINDIA @FAO @Sankala_India @UNDP_India @UNEP @wii_india @PantheraCats @CougarConserv @IndiaIucn @snowleopards @Unitedfortigers @World_Wildlife @WCO_OMD @themobiusfound @CCFCheetah @UNWTO @UNDPasiapac @UNDPplanet @IoraEcological @EarthBrigadeIN @AmurTigerCenter @indfoundation @ciicesd @PwC_IN @IraleInfo @snowleopards @SnowLeopardNet

The countdown to #InternationalSnowLeopardDay continues! With the special day approaching, it’s time for Part 2 of our #SnowLeopardDayQuiz! How much do you know about these elusive mountain dwellers, their unique adaptations, and the challenges they face in the wild? Put your knowledge to the test and see how many answers you can get right! One last question, and it’s your turn to answer! Drop your guess in the comments below. As International Snow Leopard Day draws closer, let’s celebrate these incredible big cats and raise awareness about protecting them and their fragile mountain habitats. Stay curious, keep learning, and join us in making a difference for snow leopard conservation! #SnowleopardConservation #IBCAForBigcats #ProtectHabitat @moefcc @SAWENsec @SoumitraIfs @SPYadavIFS @IUCN @IRALE @WWF @WWFINDIA @FAO @Sankala_India @UNDP_India @UNEP @wii_india @PantheraCats @CougarConserv @IndiaIucn @snowleopards @Unitedfortigers @World_Wildlife @WCO_OMD @themobiusfound @CCFCheetah @UNWTO @UNDPasiapac @UNDPplanet @IoraEcological @EarthBrigadeIN @AmurTigerCenter @indfoundation @ciicesd @PwC_IN @IraleInfo @snowleopards @SnowLeopardNet

#IBCA–#Kyrgyz Republic Big Cat Diplomacy: Strengthening Global Partnerships! On the sidelines of #CBDCOP17 in Yerevan, #Armenia, officials of the International Big Cat Alliance (#IBCA) met H.E. Mr Almaz Musaev, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the #Kyrgyz Republic, to explore avenues for international cooperation in #BigCat conservation. Mr @SoumitraIfs, Director (Program), IBCA, highlighted the IBCA’s role in facilitating knowledge exchange, strengthening institutional partnerships, building conservation capacities, and mobilising resources to conserve the world’s seven major #BigCat species and their habitats. He also urged the Hon’ble Minister to consider the Kyrgyz Republic’s membership in IBCA, which could further strengthen international cooperation and collective efforts towards conserving the #SnowLeopard and its fragile mountain ecosystems. Bridging nations. Building partnerships. Conserving #BigCats. 🤝 #GlobalCooperation #WildlifeConservation @moefcc @MEAIndia @IndiaInKyrgyz @SAWENsec @SoumitraIfs @SPYadavIFS @IUCN @IRALE @WWF @WWFINDIA @FAO @Sankala_India @UNDP_India @UNEP @wii_india @PantheraCats @CougarConserv @IndiaIucn @snowleopards @Unitedfortigers @World_Wildlife @WCO_OMD @themobiusfound @CCFCheetah @UNWTO @UNDPasiapac @UNDPplanet @IoraEcological @EarthBrigadeIN @AmurTigerCenter @indfoundation @ciicesd @PwC_IN @IraleInfo @snowleopards @SnowLeopardNet