The Federation for Hunting and Conservation - Malta (FKNK) has noted that "as a result of a FKNK proposal the Republic of Malta has joined The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) as a Member State."

"Thus Malta joins private members and scientific experts from 86 countries around the world, and 29 CIC Member States which include 15 EU Member States," the FKNK said in a statement.

"The CIC, established in 1928, is a politically independent advisory body which aims to preserve wild game and hunting. To achieve this goal, the CIC is promoting the sustainable use of wildlife resources.  Moreover, the CIC promotes and supports the conservation of wildlife and related landscapes, local communities, and traditions through sustainable use including hunting."

"The CIC is an international non-governmental and non- profit organization, working in the interest of the public. Since 2003, the CIC has its legal seat in Vienna, the Headquarters of the organization is, since 1999, in Budakeszi, Hungary.  The CIC carries out cross-border cooperation in the form of joint conservation projects, symposia and other wildlife related activities including at a regional level.  Currently such Coordination Fora exist in the Nordic Countries, the Mediterranean and Central- and Eastern Europe."

"The FKNK CIC Malta Delegation has been a member of the CIC since 1989 (30 years)."