Conflicts between humans and animals are among the greatest threats to the long-term survival of some of the planet’s most iconic species. Read how @UNEP is working with communities in Africa to explore new ways to minimize human wildlife conflict. bit.ly/3CGK0w6
Experts & policy makers in Southern Africa are using technology to minimize human-wildlife conflict & balance conservation & development in the region. bit.ly/3vJSO0o
Ahead of #COP15, a report from @UNEP & @WWF shows the need for human-wildlife coexistence to become a top global priority.
"This report is a clarion call to elevate the problem of human wildlife conflict & give it the attention it deserves."
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Delegates from Botswana and Zimbabwe met in Kasane on 4-7 October 2022 to co-create recommendations for #HumanWildlifeCoexistence in the scope of the Africa’s Coexistence Landscapes project’s Policy Dialogues. ACL is a @UNEP initiative supported by the EU. #KaZaTFCA#HKC_WDA
New report on human-wildlife coexistence by @WWF & UNEP calls on policymakers to consider the needs of communities when making decisions about conservation & land use, which would dramatically improve the prospects of several endangered species. bit.ly/3xtXGGf
Globally, conflict-related killing affects more than 75% of the world’s wild cat species🐆, as well as many other species such as polar bears 🐻❄️ & elephants🐘.
What needs to be done for humans & wildlife to coexist in peace?
New UNEP-@WWF report: bit.ly/3r23XX1
Community leaders and representatives mapping key issues challenges cause and consequences to be inputted to the systems modelling human=wildlife #coexistence of the #KAZA transboundary conservation area #UNEP@UNEP_Africa @africaecovoices
Introducing the Africa's Coexistence Landscapes project: ACL aims to promote future security and wellbeing of people and wildlife in key coexistence landscapes of global conservation significance in Africa.
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