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BANGALORE-08/FEB26
The ITEC Course on Capacity Building for Wildlife and Conservation Practitioners is a specialized, fully funded, 5-7 day training program by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) for senior-level international professionals. The 2026 course (Feb 8-13/16) focuses on big cat conservation, technology, and management in Karnataka’s Bandipur/Nagarhole landscape.
Key Details (2026 Edition):
- Venue: Nagarhole-Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka, India.
- Target Audience: Senior-level wildlife/conservation practitioners (Director General level or equivalent).
- Focus Areas: Big Cat Conservation, Technology-aided conservation, Management Effectiveness (MEET), and Community Engagement.
- Partners: Organized by IBCA in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
- Application: Interested candidates apply through the ITEC portal.
The course aims to share India’s best practices in biodiversity conservation, strengthening bilateral ties with Global South nations. It includes field visits and expert-led sessions aimed at practical, on-the-ground management skill
