About Groups

An overview of our Groups and what they are

Icon’s Groups are at the heart of our professional community. Run by members, for members, they bring people together to share knowledge and experience, make connections and support the development of conservation practice. 

Our Groups reflect the breadth and diversity of the conservation profession. They create communities around particular conservation specialisms, shared areas of professional interest and different parts of the UK. 

 

What Groups & Networks Are

Icon Groups and Networks are advocacy and engagement groups for conservation in a particular specialism, geography or theme. 

  • Most deliver exciting events for Icon members, sector professionals and the public to take part in

  • Some support and promote the creation and publishing of research. 

  • Others provide a space for professionals to come together and problem solve.

How They Work

Groups and Networks are run by a Group Committee. These are made up conservation professionals who volunteer their time to steer the Group and its delivery. 

How You Join & Change Your Groups

If you're a member of Icon you can sign up to hear from Groups by logging into your Account and adjusting your Group settings. Tick as many Groups and Networks as you would like to receive communications from.  

If you're not a member of Icon, and are interested in hearing from Groups, click on the specific Group and follow the sign-up link on their page.

How to Get Involved

If you would like to be involved in a Committee please make sure you are signed up to receive their comms, as Groups will advertise vacancies they're looking to fill through these. 

Being on a Group Committee is only open to Icon Members. 

Starting a New Group or Network

At Icon we know what a diverse and changing sector we support. If you think there should be a new Group, please email us on [email protected] 

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About Groups

An overview of our Groups and what they are

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Special Interest Groups

Expert voices engaging and advocating for conservation practice

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National Groups

National voices shaping conservation practice

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Cross-Sector Groups

Groups that work across theme rather than specialism