Wild Sheep Foundation Pledges Over $200K for Conservation Advocacy

[Field Ethos]

The Wild Sheep Foundation recently announced a commitment of €200,000 ($233,127 U.S. dollars) to the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation. Gary Thornton, WSF President and CEO, presented the first €50,000 installment to the General Assembly in Vienna. The money will support the organization’s Club 200 initiative, a program designed to strengthen international advocacy for sustainable use conservation.

“The Wild Sheep Foundation is proud to support the CIC and its work advancing science-based conservation and sustainable wildlife management around the world,” Thornton said. “Our organizations share a long-standing commitment to ethical hunting, fair chase, habitat conservation, and the responsible management of wildlife resources.”

The Wild Sheep Foundation and CIC have collaborated on multiple conservation initiatives over the years, particularly in support of sustainable use policies and international wildlife conservation efforts.

“This is a significant milestone for the future of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation,” said Tristan Breijer, CIC’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs.

Club 200​

Club 200 brings together organizations and individuals committed to supporting the CIC’s work in international policy, scientific engagement, and public communication surrounding sustainable use conservation. Members pledge €200,000 to help expand the organization’s global advocacy efforts. CIC is proud to have the Wild Sheep Foundation as a leader in worldwide conservation, as a member of this group.”

“North America remains our primary focus,” Thornton added. “However, as an international conservation leader and a significant stakeholder on the global conservation stage, WSF’s support for—and investment in—the promotion of sustainable use worldwide is critical. Equally important are the benefits the wild sheep economy provides to the resource itself and to the communities that depend on it for their livelihoods. These efforts are essential to the future of wild sheep and to preserving hunting opportunities both at home and abroad.”

Breijer said the growing number of Club 200 commitments reflects increasing recognition within the conservation community that sustainable use principles require stronger representation in global policy discussions.



“The arguments for sustainable use are grounded in science and proven conservation outcomes,” Breijer said. “But they also require sustained and professional advocacy to ensure those perspectives are represented effectively at the international level.”

CIC leadership described the WSF commitment as an important show of support for collaborative conservation efforts and expressed optimism that additional organizations and individuals will join the initiative in the coming months.

“The Wild Sheep Foundation and CIC look forward to welcoming further members to Club 200,” Thornton said.

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[Jeff Forrester]

Conservation is critical!