The International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE) is the world wide organization for landscape ecologists. Our primary mission is to promote global collaborations, among our various chapters and with international policymakers. We also serve as a platform for discussion and interactions across the disciplines. We achieve our mission through working groups, frequent communications to members, and a World Congress (held every 4 years) and regional conferences. We also support our many active chapters around the world and members via travel grants and capacity building grants.