IBCA, Mysuru is organizing the International Big Cat Alliance Photography Contest and seeking registrations for the same.

About the International Big Cat Alliance

Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in Mysuru, India on 9 April 2023 at an event commemorating 50 years of Project Tiger in India, to create a global movement for enhancing the conservation of seven big cat species, viz. tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma.

IBCA will strengthen global cooperation and mobilize financial and technical resources to support the entire ecosystem associated with the conservation of these species and their habitats. It will serve as an evolving platform for convergence of knowledge and best practices, supporting existing specific inter-governmental platforms, while also providing direct support to recovery efforts in potential range habitats.

About the Contest

IBCA is organizing a Photography Competition where they are inviting citizens to show their creativity and create suitable Photography that can be easily relatable to the concept of this important global initiative and reinforce the message of big cat conservation as a vital part of larger efforts to restore and revive natural ecosystems and biodiversity.

Submissions should showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of big cats and their habitats. Photographers are encouraged to capture both the grandeur and intricacies of wildlife in their natural habitats. Entries should be original, unaltered, and ethically obtained, respecting the welfare of animals.

Composition, lighting, and storytelling are key criteria, emphasizing the photographer’s ability to evoke emotions and convey a deeper connection with nature, inspiring conservation awareness and nudging people toward celebrating the wonders of the natural world.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Regardless of age, all Indian citizens are eligible to participate.

Prizes

  • The winning entry will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.
  • The top 5 entries in each category will be awarded special mention.

How to Register?

Interested participants can register and submit their entries via this link.

Registration Deadline

The registrations will close on October 22, 2023.

Submission Guidelines

  • Preferred file format: jpg, png.
  • Participants will have to provide raw files if requested.
  • Entries should be original, not substantially unaltered, and ethically obtained, respecting the welfare of animals.

Click here to view the official notification of the International Big Cat Alliance Photography Contest by IBCA, Mysuru.