JWLS Special Issue
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE

IBCA Summit

The participation of several Heads of State/Government elevates the Summit to a defining moment in conservation diplomacy, endorsing:

  • Mainstreaming Big Cat conservation within national development agendas
  • Strengthening transboundary cooperation
  • Mobilizing sustainable financial commitments
  • Integrating conservation priorities with global climate and biodiversity frameworks

Post-Summit Technical Deliberations

The Technical Sessions will be attended by more than 400 delegates, including :

  • Senior government officials
  • Conservation organizations and academia
  • Multilateral development banks and funding agencies
  • Corporate leaders and CSR platforms
  • Community representatives

This scale of participation makes the event unprecedented in global conservation diplomacy, while this diversity ensures that discussions are multidimensional—integrating science, governance, finance and community participation.