In 1959, a major Congress of the International Council on Hunting (CIC) was held in Vienna, attracting experts, hunters and conservationists from around the world. The main objective of this meeting was to discuss key issues related to sustainable hunting, conservation of natural resources and biodiversity conservation. The congress is concerned with the exchange of knowledge on game conservation, game management and the role of hunting within the ecological system.
Discussions were also held on issues of responsible hunting and ways to prevent species loss in different regions. The Vienna congress became an important platform for establishing international cooperation between hunters, conservationists and scientists to contribute to the development of rules that promote conservation and sustainable use of nature.