Understanding Coexistence Working Group

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Description

This working group aims to establish a clear working definition of human-wildlife coexistence (HWCx), and to work consultatively to establish the key dimensions of HWCx, in order to facilitate more coherent research, monitoring, and management actions related to fostering coexistence.

Objectives

Develop a clear definition of Human-Wildlife Coexistence
Consult with conservation colleagues and other stakeholders about human-wildlife coexistence, and develop case studies
Produce a ‘What is Human-Wildlife Coexistence’ document for the IUCN / HWCCSG, to supplement and expand the 'Perspectives on Human-Wildlife Coexistence' document the Working Group has already produced.
Publish a definition and dimensions conceptual paper on Human-Wildlife Coexistence in a peer-reviewed journal.
Work on producing guidance on Human-Wildlife Coexistence for fostering coexistence in policy and practice.

Working group members

Beatrice Frank

HWCCSG

Juliette Young

HWCCSG

Camilla Sandstrom

HWCCSG

Kate Hill

HWCCSG

Jenny Glikman

HWCCSG

Silvio Marchini

HWCCSG

John Linnell

HWCCSG

Simon Pooley

Lead HWCCSG