Minister Loewen will attend the 72nd General Assembly of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation in Vienna, Austria, from April 16 to 19. The general assembly is the flagship annual event that brings together government representatives, experts and conservation stakeholders to discuss the future of wildlife conservation and sustainability. Alberta became a newly ratified sub-national member of the council in April 2025.
While in Austria, Minister Loewen will donate a Minister’s Special License for auction at the event. The funds raised will support the council’s hunting-related conservation and advocacy programs and reaffirm Alberta’s contribution to these efforts.
“Alberta’s status as a leader in sustainable natural resource use and conservation programs has earned us a seat at the table at important events like this one. I’m proud to represent the province internationally with an organization that unites responsible hunters and governments from around the world.”
Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.
Quick facts
- The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation is a global authority on biodiversity and hunting that has been uniting responsible hunters and governments from more than 80 countries since 1930.
- A central theme of this year’s conference is The Global Wildlife Economy, examining how sustainable use contributes to biodiversity conservation, rural resilience and ecosystem balance.
- Holders of a Minister’s Special License are allowed to hunt year-round for the species associated with their tag, as long as they are in a Wildlife Management Area that has an existing hunting season for that species.
- Last year, nearly $1 million was raised by the Minister’s Special Licence program, which supported conservation projects throughout Alberta.
Itinerary for Minister Loewen
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April 15 |
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April 16-19 |
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April 19 |
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*Subject to change.