Human wildlife conflict is about resource sharing and managing expectations between different groups of people when wildlife impact on their daily living. Even charismatic lemur species can cause such rifts.
As populations grow, humans are competing with other species for land, water and even other resources, creating tensions and sometimes even resulting in death. There are solutions to reducing such conflicts. Dr. Alexandra Zimmermann, Chair of IUCN...
The IUCN Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) has supported the creation of the recently inaugurated Holematthi Nature Information Centre near Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary (MMWS), India. On-the-ground work has been...
Helping save species means investing in communities and empowering them to live alongside wildlife. A review of older SOS projects indicates there is no one-size fits all solution however.
Wildlife tourism and ecotourism represent interesting opportunities for local communities to boost their income-generating potential whilst also safeguarding the conservation of species. The Sunakhari buffer zone community in Nepal is one such...
Shifting from conflict to coexistence with wildlife is possible. But it requires creative and inclusive solutions that balance the needs of species, habitats and communities alike.
Forest cover in Madagascar is estimated to be only 10% of its original extent. This is of critical importance to Malagasy communities and wild species including Madagascar’s 113 lemur species.
Approaching conservation as a holistic and inclusive practice can deliver longer-lasting solutions to help people shift from conflict to coexistence with nature.
Species play important economic roles in our society and ecosystems not least for their inspirational qualities. Lacoste’s recent award-winning campaign and support for conservation in partnership with IUCN’s Save Our Species illustrates there is...
