Summit & Events – June 2025

Summit/ConferenceLocation & HostKey Focus AreaSignificant Points/Outcomes
1. First Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)New Delhi, IndiaGlobal conservation of seven major big cat species (Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, Puma).* Became Legal Entity: IBCA became a treaty-based intergovernmental organization after ratification by five nations.
* Leadership: Bhupender Yadav (Union Environment Minister) endorsed as President, S.P. Yadav as Director General.
* Financial Support: India committed an initial support of ₹150 crores (approx. $18 million) for five years.
2. National Conference on Agri StackNew Delhi, India (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare)Advancement and implementation of the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) and Agri Stack.* Digital Tools: Launched Digitally Verifiable Certificates (DVCs) or Kisan Pehchan Patra and a unified grievance redressal portal.
* AI Integration: Showcased an AI-powered chatbot (built using Google Gemini) for farmers and announced pilot AI tools for crop identification.
* Funding & MoUs: Announced ₹6,000 crore under Special Central Assistance (SCA) for Farmer Registries and Digital Crop Surveys. MoUs signed with states (e.g., Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar, Odisha) for digital credit access.
3. Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025Bonn, Germany (UNFCCC mid-year meeting)Setting the agenda and technical groundwork for the upcoming COP30 summit.* Loss and Damage: Critical focus on operationalizing and scaling up finance for the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) and the Santiago Network.
* Adaptation: Significant focus on defining and agreeing on indicators to measure progress toward the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA).
* Disagreement: Revealed persistent deadlock, especially between developed and developing nations, on climate finance and loss and damage support.
4. India Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025Wildlife Institute of India (WII), DehradunSolving India’s urgent wildlife and biodiversity challenges, blending science, policy, and field practice.* Theme: “Breaking Silos – Bridging Divides – Solving Conservation Issues.”
* Key Launches: Released the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) Report for Protected Areas and launched TechBridge to showcase wildlife technology innovations.
* Engagement: Over 500 participants, with a strong focus on youth engagement, capacity-building workshops, and support through Equipment Grants and Travel Bursaries.
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