IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict & Coexistence Specialist Group

What is it?

Human-wildlife conflict occurs when animals pose a direct and recurring threat to the livelihood or safety of people, leading to the persecution of that species and conflict about what should be done.

Who are we?

The IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict & Coexistence Specialist Group is a global advisory group of experts from a range of subjects working on interdisciplinary approaches to wildlife conservation.

What is needed?

Resolving human-wildlife conflicts and fostering coexistence requires well-informed, holistic, and collaborative processes that take into account underlying social, cultural and economic contexts.

What we do

Interdisciplinary approaches are needed to mitigate and prevent human-wildlife conflicts. The Specialist Group supports the IUCN network, conservation practitioners and international organisations around the world with guidance and information on best practice in this field by:

Sharing knowledge

Supporting Policy

Building capacity