Since its founding in 1930, the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) has championed biodiversity conservation through the responsible, sustainable use of wildlife. As one of the world’s oldest conservation organisations, the CIC brings together governments, experts, NGOs, and individuals to advance nature-based solutions that secure wildlife and the landscapes they depend on.

Today, the CIC remains steadfast in advocating for the rights and roles of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), recognising their irreplaceable contributions to sustainable wildlife management. We work to ensure that conservation policy reflects the knowledge, needs, and aspirations of those living closest to nature.

The CIC is officially recognised by the Austrian Government as an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO), holds diplomatic status, and is accredited as a United Nations Observer. Our global network comprises 30 state members, over 2,000 individual members, and more than 90 NGO and Association Members, uniting stakeholders across more than 80 countries.

As a leading authority on conservation and sustainable use, the CIC has played a pivotal role in key international initiatives, including co-founding the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and contributing to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. It has also advanced the Strategy for Sustainable Development at the Earth Summit in Rio. Most recently, the CIC has been instrumental in shaping the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (2022), placing sustainable use at the heart of global biodiversity targets.