in the planning of the exhibition from 2013 onwards. To mark this historic occasion, rurality was chosen as the overarching theme, under the motto “One with Nature - Rural Voices, Global Responsibilities.” Every year the rural-urban divide grows larger, with people becoming increasingly alienated from nature in all parts of the world. The General Assembly therefore looked at the importance of protecting rural areas, and their associated wildlife, habitats and people. This was explored through a series of panel discussions and events at a conference which was held in the framework of the General Assembly. |- |25 - 29 September 2021 |Budapest |67th |One with Nature - Rural Voices, Global Responsibilities |} Awards and Prizes The CIC awards the following prizes: Edmond Blanc Prize This prize is given to hunting areas for excellent hunting practices and special achievements in the management of wildlife. Markhor Award The Markhor Award recognizes and celebrates outstanding conservation performances that link the conservation of biodiversity and human livelihoods to the application of the principles of sustainable use, in particular hunting, as part of wildlife and ecosystem management. The name "Markhor" comes from Pakistan's threatened mountain goat species (Ovis ammon polii), the population numbers of which have increased substantially in recent years through sustainable hunting tourism. The award is presented every two years at the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD CoP). The award consists of a bronze statue of a Markhor and a financial reward. Wildlife Photo Prize The Wildlife Photo Prize is an international competition on wildlife photography, which is open to all professional or amateur photographers. This bi-annual prize is awarded for the best photographs of wild animals, both mammals and birds, living in their natural environment. The winning photographs are exhibited during the following CIC General Assembly. Hunting in Art Prize Every two years, the CIC discerns the Hunting in Art prize to artists, in recognition of their efforts to enhance the cultural values of nature and hunting. The prize is awarded in the fields of sculpture, painting, museums or a specific exhibit therein, as well as in the field of music. Young Opinion Research Award The CIC Young Opinion Research Award is aimed at supporting researchers whose projects contribute to the sustainable use of wildlife for the benefit of natural heritage conservation. Thereby, the goal of the award is to promote scientific research in accordance with the