国际食虫植物协会（International Carnivorous Plant Society，简称ICPS）成立于1972年，是全球食虫植物领域历史最悠久的非营利组织之一。作为国际栽培食虫植物品种注册机构，ICPS在国际食虫植物界享有核心地位，致力于推动食虫植物的研究、保护与园艺发展。
组织使命与职能
ICPS的使命是通过教育、研究和保护工作，促进全球对食虫植物的认识与了解。作为国际栽培品种注册机构，ICPS负责管理全球食虫植物栽培品种的官方记录，确保品种名称的统一性与规范性。协会由园艺家、环保主义者、科学家和教育工作者组成，大家因对食虫植物的共同热爱而凝聚在一起。
《食虫植物通讯》期刊
《食虫植物通讯》（Carnivorous Plant Newsletter，CPN）是ICPS的官方期刊，每季度（3月、6月、9月、12月）出版一期。期刊内容涵盖园艺文章、研究论文、野外考察报告，保护资讯、书评、会员交流、品种与物种描述、以及会议公告等。CPN不仅是会员交流学术成果的重要平台，也是全球食虫植物研究者与爱好者必读的文献资源。
种子银行与商店
ICPS种子银行是协会为会员提供的重要服务之一，会员可通过种子银行获取来自全球的稀有食虫植物种子。协会商店还提供专业书籍、种植工具和相关资源，帮助会员更好地开展食虫植物的栽培与研究工作。
世界大会与保护工作
ICPS世界大会每两年举办一次，轮流在世界各地举行，为全球食虫植物爱好者提供一个交流研究成果、分享栽培经验的平台。2026年大会将于8月21日至23日在荷兰莱顿植物园（Hortus Botanicus Leiden）举办。协会还设有专项保护基金，支持野生食虫植物的原生地保护与可持续采集工作。
教育与公众推广
ICPS通过”世界食虫植物日”摄影比赛、世界食虫植物日等活动向公众推广食虫植物知识。协会还为教育工作者提供教室补助金、课程计划和视频资源，将食虫植物引入科学教育课堂。”3D打印机模型计划”等创新项目让更多人能够了解食虫植物的奇妙世界。
官方网站：https://www.carnivorousplants.org/
Mission and Functions
The International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS) was founded in 1972 and is one of the oldest non-profit organizations dedicated to carnivorous plants worldwide. As the official International Cultivar Registration Authority for carnivorous plants, ICPS plays a central role in promoting research, conservation, and horticulture of carnivorous plants globally.
ICPS’s mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of carnivorous plants worldwide through education, research, and conservation. The society comprises horticulturists, environmentalists, scientists, and educators united by their shared passion for carnivorous plants.
Carnivorous Plant Newsletter
The Carnivorous Plant Newsletter (CPN) is ICPS’s official journal, published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Each issue features horticultural articles, research papers, field trip reports, conservation news, book and literature reviews, and meeting announcements. CPN serves as an essential platform for academic exchange among researchers and enthusiasts worldwide.
Seed Bank and Store
The ICPS Seed Bank is a key member benefit, offering access to rare carnivorous plant seeds from around the globe. The ICPS Store provides members with specialized books, growing supplies, and related resources to support their cultivation and research endeavors.
World Conferences and Conservation
ICPS World Conferences are held every two years at locations around the world, bringing together growers, researchers, and enthusiasts for lectures, presentations, and special activities. The 2026 conference will take place from August 21–23 at Hortus Botanicus Leiden in The Netherlands. ICPS also maintains conservation funds to support wild carnivorous plant protection and sustainable collecting practices.
Education and Public Outreach
ICPS promotes carnivorous plant knowledge through the annual World Carnivorous Plant Day photo contest and other public outreach initiatives. The society supports educators with classroom grants, lesson plans, and video resources to bring carnivorous plants into science education. Innovative programs like the 3D Printer Model Program help introduce more people to the fascinating world of carnivorous plants.
Website: https://www.carnivorousplants.org/
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