India, April 24 -- Since 2015, tiger population globally has increased from 3,200 in 2015 to about 4,500 in 2022

In a significant win for conservation efforts, 10 Asian countries have come together to pledge $1 billion over the next decade towards protecting and expanding vital tiger habitats across the continent. This collaborative initiative marks a renewed commitment to reversing the decline of these majestic big cats.

Countries discussed mobilising new financial resources and roping in science and technical expertise for increasing tiger conservation efforts during the two-day Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference in Bhutan.

The summit, which concluded on April 23, 2024, was attended by Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, C...