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International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey

Acronym: IAF

General Information

Identification Code: 94837329683-94
Website: [object Object]
Entity Form: Non-Governmental Organization, not for profit
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 9/24/2012
Last Update: 10/2/2023
EP Accredited Number: 1

Mission & Interests

Goals: The International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey (IAF) is an international non-profit making, non-governmental organization that acts to represent the interests of falconry throughout the world. Falconry is the traditional sport of taking quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey. As an international federation of falconry organisations the objectives of the I.A.F. are: 1. To represent falconry throughout the world. Falconry is the traditional art of taking quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of trained birds of prey. It is a hunting art. 2. To preserve and encourage falconry within the context of sustainable use of wildlife. 3. To encourage conservation, the ecological and veterinary research on birds of prey and promote, under scientific guidance, domestic propagation for falconry. 4. To develop, maintain and amend national and international laws, treaties and conventions to (...)
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
  • Agriculture and rural development
  • Climate action
  • Culture
  • Culture and media
  • Customs
  • Education and training
  • Energy
  • Enlargement
  • Environment
  • Food safety
  • Institutional affairs
  • International co-operation and development
  • Sport
  • Trans-European Networks
  • Youth
Levels of Interest:
  • global

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: Animal Welfare Bern Convention Conservation and Biodiversity Traditional Communities/Minorities Hunting and Countryside New Agricultural Policy Habitats Directive Insecticides Companion Animal Lists Wild Animals in Captivity Wildlife Crime and CITES
EU Supported Forums and Platforms: ENV.D.2-Working Group on Invasive Alien Species#E02210/3#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=100224 #MEMBER #C#Civil society
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Biodiversity, hunting, countryside,Welfare and conservation of animals

Head Office

Address: Rue de Flandre 31
Post Code: 1000
City: Bruxelles
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office

Address: Rue de Flandre 31
Post Code: 1000
City: Bruxelles
Country: BELGIUM
Phone: [object Object]

Financial Data

New Organisation: false
Closed Year: [object Object]
Current Year: [object Object]

Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 3
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 4
Members F T E: 1.75
Info Members: The persons falling under the scope of the Transparency register will include the President, the Vice President for Europe, the Executive Officer, the Treasurer, the Public Relations Officer and the Officer Appointed for European Union Parliament Liaison.

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: http://iaf.org/members.php
Organisation Members: The IAF is a member of the IUCN. It is a signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding on Migratory Raptors. It is an observer at the Bern Convention, the Convention on Migratory Species and CITES, among other organizations. It is an Advisory NGO to the Cultural Division of UNESCO. It is an accredited stakeholder to IPBES. It is an observer to CBD.