CIC is a co-founder of CPW, a voluntary partnership of international organizations. Its mission is to enhance cooperation and coordination among its members and other interested parties in the sustainable management of wildlife. This initiative aims to promote the sustainable use and conservation of terrestrial vertebrate wildlife across all biomes and geographic areas.

CPW plays a critical role in implementing decisions from wildlife-related conventions, including the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) decision XI/25. This decision emphasizes the sustainable use of biodiversity, particularly focusing on bushmeat and sustainable wildlife management.

CPW’s primary areas of focus are twofold:

1. Knowledge and Support: The collaboration offers vital expertise to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of wildlife, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. This holistic approach ensures that wildlife management strategies take into account both ecological and human needs.
2. CPW provides essential contributions to Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Practices:
   a) Human-wildlife conflict: Creating strategies to ease tensions between human populations and wildlife.
   b) Illegal and unsustainable hunting: Suggesting solutions to address poaching and encourage responsible, sustainable hunting methods.

By focusing on these essential areas, CPW plays a crucial role in the global effort to balance wildlife conservation with human needs, promoting practices that benefit both ecosystems and communities.

As a co-founder and one of 14 active member institutions of CPW, CIC helps shape programs and policies for sustainable wildlife management. Representatives from CIC participate in CPW meetings and contribute to important CPW activities and outcomes.