Our Network
One of the world’s oldest international environmental organizations, CIC’s exclusive assembly of hunters & scientists have fought for biodiversity since 1930. We’ve grown into a global network that brings together 27 state members with partners and experts from over 80 countries.
The endangered Tahki Mongolian wild horse, one of CIC's rewilding success stories.
The CIC’s history as a global authority on conservation and sustainable use has put it at forefront of solving environmental challenges for almost a century. We contributed to great milestones for biodiversity: the International Union for Conservation of Nature (1948), the RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands (1971), the Strategy for Sustainable Development at the Earth Summit in Rio (1992), and most recently the Global Biodiversity Framework (2022).
Our Purpose
From the very beginning, the CIC has promoted hunter-led conservation, working to protect threatened landscapes and species against development, overuse, pollution, and wildlife crime. Today, CIC fights for the rights and needs of indigenous peoples and local communities in recognition of their crucial role in sustainable wildlife management, and works to advance the ambitious goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework.
We collaborate with a diverse range of partners to promote sustainable wildlife and forest management, ensuring the conservation of biodiversity and the responsible use of natural resources. These partnerships are crucial for advancing our mission and fostering global cooperation in wildlife conservation and sustainable hunting.
The CIC’s strength comes from its diverse and united membership — opinion leaders, wildlife experts, national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government agencies, public institutions, and individuals
State members are pivotal to the identity and functions of the CIC, and it is the only international hunting organisation composed of nation states.