Human-Wildlife Conflicts (HWC)
No one should go hungry or drop out of school because of wildlife attacks
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Human-wildlife conflicts harm livelihoods, exacerbate hunger, compromise food security and growth, complicating the moral and ethical argument in support of conservation.
Our 3R strategy to take a grip on the threat:
Record - Respond - Research
Data recording for risk assessment & mapping
Improving HWC risk knowledge demands gathering data on current and historical conflict events to forecast future trends. Predicting the spatial and temporal patterns of wildlife attacks is central to effective prevention and mitigation.
Enhanced response to the menace
Vulnerable communities should be supported by strengthening preparedness and prevention against wildlife attacks. Local authorities shall be aided in rescue efforts when communities’ lives and properties are endangered. Repairing the damages of wildlife intrusions is necessary.
Researching innovative solutions
From drum beating to scarecrow and pepper spray, various traditional techniques have been trialled by communities to deter wildlife attacks, most of which have proven ineffective. Improved techniques need to be engineered to prevent and mitigate the threat in the short term. A better understanding of the underlying drivers shall permit to root out the problem in the long run.