The International Big Cat Alliance: India’s Conservation Diplomacy
The natural world cannot always be governed through national borders, and neither can conservation. The above phrase brings the idea that lies at the heart of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global initiative proposed by India in 2019. This rising power and influence of India in international environmental regulations have been witnessed through what scholars and policymakers call "Big Cat Diplomacy." The multilateral Big Cats International Cooperation Alliance (IBCA), which is a...
