About CIC
One of the world’s oldest international environmental organizations, CIC, is an exclusive assembly of hunters and scientists fighting for biodiversity since 1930. The organization has grown into a global network that brings together 29 state members, partners, and experts from over 80 countries.
Our Purpose
Since its inception, the CIC has been dedicated to promoting conservation led by hunters, aiming to safeguard threatened landscapes and species from development, overuse, pollution, and wildlife crime. Today, the CIC advocates for the rights and needs of indigenous peoples and local communities, recognizing their vital role in sustainable wildlife management, and strives to advance the ambitious goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework.
The CIC’s longstanding history as a global authority on conservation and sustainable use has positioned it at the forefront of addressing environmental challenges for almost a century. The organization has contributed to significant milestones for biodiversity, including the establishment of 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). Most recently, the Global Biodiversity Framework was released. (2022).
Discover more about the hunting club that was instrumental in starting the conservation movement.
We partner with diverse organizations to promote sustainable wildlife and forest management, conserve biodiversity, and encourage responsible use of natural resources. These partnerships are crucial for advancing our mission and fostering global cooperation in wildlife conservation and sustainable hunting.
The strength of the CIC comes from its diverse and unified membership, including opinion leaders, wildlife experts, national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, public institutions, and individuals.
State members are crucial to the identity and functions of the CIC, which is the only international hunting organization comprised of nation states.
