IFHC is one of the world’s leading conservation programmes. The houbara is emblematic of our culture and key to the natural world; both elements we want to preserve for future generations.
We have already achieved great successes, such as securing the species’ genetic legacy in captivity and reaching a significant level of captive breeding. However, much remains to do if we are to achieve our goal of establishing viable populations of houbara across its range.
Our strategy remains true to Sheikh Zayed’s vision and our commitment is as strong as his passion for conservation. We define our model as Preventive Intervention: acting positively to redress imbalances.
IFHC is one of the world’s leading conservation programmes. The houbara is emblematic of our culture and key to the natural world; both elements we want to preserve for future generations.
We have already achieved great successes, such as securing the species’ genetic legacy in captivity and reaching a significant level of captive breeding. However, much remains to do if we are to achieve our goal of establishing viable populations of houbara across its range.
Our strategy remains true to Sheikh Zayed’s vision and our commitment is as strong as his passion for conservation. We define our model as Preventive Intervention: acting positively to redress imbalances.
Strategic Pillars
Breeding & Release
Sustaining continual scientific research transferred into a groundbreaking breeding and release programme.
Wild Reserves
Protecting important ecosystems to enable the species to flourish.
International Affairs
Strengthening partnerships across range countries.
Legislation, Regulation & Enforcement
Applying an effective legal and regulatory framework to sustain the houbara in the wild, while maintaining cultural heritage.
Culture & Heritage
Preserving the living human heritage of falconry while sustaining wild houbara populations.
Education
Implementing an educational programme that is aligned with modern teaching and learning strategies that will provide the tools to benefit future leaders in conservation.
Strategic Pillars
Breeding & Release
Sustaining continual scientific research transferred into a groundbreaking breeding and release programme.
Wild Reserves
Protecting important ecosystems to enable the species to flourish.
International Affairs
Strengthening partnerships across range countries.
Legislation, Regulation & Enforcement
Applying an effective legal and regulatory framework to sustain the houbara in the wild, while maintaining cultural heritage.
Culture & Heritage
Preserving the living human heritage of falconry while sustaining wild houbara populations.
Education
Implementing an educational programme that is aligned with modern teaching and learning strategies that will provide the tools to benefit future leaders in conservation.
Our Vision
Maximum houbara population in the wild within the carrying capacity of the habitat.
Our Mission
Conserve and regenerate the houbara population in the wild through active intervention and conservation leadership.
