Georgian Center for the Conservation of Wildlife (GCCW) is a Non-Governmental, non-profit, social organization which has been operating since 1994. The mission of the organization is to encourage the conservation of Georgia’s nature and establish the principles of sustainable development in the country for the future generations.

GCCW together with other conservation NGOs in Georgia arose from a moribund governmental system (including the university) that lacks sufficient finance to support conservation research. In the long-term it is not the aim of this conservation NGO to replace government agencies. Rather, GCCW is a stop gap measure to promote conservation within Georgia, and help Georgia meet international commitments to conservation. As effective government agencies are established and funded to appropriate levels, it is envisaged that GCCW will take on a support role, and provide contract expertise.