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Global Delegates Converge for Big Cat Conservation Summit
13 Feb
Summary
- Summit gathered 38 officials from 20 countries for wildlife conservation.
- Sessions covered eco-tourism, outreach, and elephant conservation challenges.
- Delegates shared country-specific wildlife practices and conflict issues.
Delegates from 20 countries recently convened at India's Nagarahole tiger reserve for the International Big Cat Summit. Held on February 12 and 13, the event was part of an executive course focused on wildlife conservation and international cooperation.
Participants attended sessions covering sustainable eco-tourism, outreach programs, and landscape approaches for wildlife. Field visits to local attractions like Kabini backwaters and Balle elephant camp offered practical insights. Technical sessions also addressed wildlife capture, conservation financing, and elephant conservation challenges.
The summit provided a platform for delegates to present on wildlife resources, management practices, and human-wildlife conflict in their home countries. The program, which began earlier in the week at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, concluded with a valedictory ceremony and certificate distribution.
