Ilia State University (ILIAUNI) is a leading institute in research and conservation studies in Georgia. Almost every researcher of ILIAUNI have links and collaborations with other universities across the Caucasus region and not only. Nevertheless Rufford Conference was the most important event in conservation studies that brought together young conservationists in Kazbegi, Georgia to share the experience and make new connections and trans-boundary collaborations for the first time. So, our objective was to begin new collaborative research and to born new ideas for wildlife conservation between the countries within Caucasus region.
