Vienna / Hangzhou– The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) is pleased to announce the strengthening of its partnership with HIKMICRO, a global leader in thermal and digital optics. Following the highly successful HABROK 4K conservation campaign, HIKMICRO has confirmed its commitment to join CIC as a Platinum Sponsor in 2026.
Rooted in shared values of sustainability, ethical hunting, and innovation, this partnership is already delivering tangible results. As part of the HABROK 4K campaign, €1 from every unit sold is being donated to the CIC to support its global conservation efforts. To date, the campaign has reached more than 14 million people through digital and social media channels, with enthusiastic support from the hunting and outdoor community.
Hunters across Europe have commended the HABROK 4K’s stabilised optics and advanced low-light performance, particularly in the context of deer population management and ethical observation, demonstrating the vital role of technology in sustainable wildlife stewardship.
Combining ultra-high-resolution digital imaging with advanced thermal sensors, HIKMICRO HABROK 4K provides a versatile dual-modality platform specifically tailored to real-world hunting scenarios. It is far more than a hunting optic; it is an instrument of modern wildlife stewardship that empowers hunters to act with ethical responsibility and ecological awareness.
A Long-Term Vision for Conservation Technology
This collaboration forms part of a longer trajectory toward more integrated, forward-looking partnerships between the conservation and technology sectors. HIKMICRO’s commitment as a Platinum Sponsor of CIC in 2026 is a strong signal of that intent—aligning corporate leadership with global conservation priorities set out in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
“Our vision is to create partnerships that not only support conservation in the short term but build the foundations for long-term, systemic change,” said Sebastian Winkler, Director General of the CIC. “The collaboration with HIKMICRO shows how innovative technologies, when aligned with responsible values, can empower hunters and local communities to be true stewards of nature.”
As part of CIC’s broader strategy to promote sustainable use as a pillar of biodiversity policy, the partnership with HIKMICRO exemplifies the potential of cross-sector cooperation to drive impact from the field to the global stage.
About CIC – International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
Founded in 1930, the CIC is a politically independent, international organisation working to conserve wildlife through the responsible and sustainable use of natural resources. With 29 State Members, more than 90 NGO partners, and a global network of experts and practitioners, the CIC works at the intersection of science, policy, and practice.
About HIKMICRO
HIKMICRO is a global innovator in outdoor, industrial, security and safety industries, and consumer electronics.
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Media Contact:
Tristan Breijer MBA FRGS FRSA MCIJ
Director of Communications and Public Affairs
CIC – International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
tristan.breijer@cic-wildlife.org
+44 781 408 7423
www.cic-wildlife.org
