2nd International Conference on
Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence
Human-wildlife conflict is increasingly recognised as a major driver of species decline and extinction, while also posing significant challenges to biodiversity conservation and human well-being worldwide. Its inclusion in Target 4 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) underscores the urgency of addressing the issue through collaborative research, policy development and practical action by scholars, practitioners, policymakers and funders.
In 2023, the first International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence, held in Oxford, United Kingdom, brought together specialists and practitioners from around the world to address these challenges collectively. The event provided a platform for sharing knowledge on the challenges and solutions associated with human-wildlife conflict across a wide range of social and geographical contexts, fostering lively discussion and debate among more than 500 participants.
Building on the success of the inaugural conference, the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Specialist Group is delighted to announce the 2nd International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2 to 4 March 2027.
Over three days, the conference will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders from across the world. Participants will include indigenous and local community leaders, conservation practitioners, wildlife and social scientists, policymakers, philanthropic organisations and other stakeholders working at the interface between people and wildlife. The conference will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, dialogue, collaboration and networking across disciplines and sectors.
The programme is designed to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue on the many dimensions of human-wildlife conflict and coexistence. Contributions are welcomed from across the biological and social sciences, the humanities, international development, peacebuilding, conflict resolution and related fields.
Aims of the conference
​​
The 2nd International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence specifically aims to:
​​
-
Promote a shared understanding of human-wildlife conflict and coexistence by integrating new perspectives and ideas, informed by the latest knowledge, insights and methodological and technological advances.
-
Support the development of frameworks and approaches that advance research, management and mitigation, and influence national and international policy on human-wildlife conflict and coexistence.
-
Facilitate cross-sectoral dialogue and learning, with a specific focus on emergent dimensions of human-wildlife conflict and coexistence.
-
Foster local, national and international collaboration among stakeholders and experts to promote interdisciplinary approaches to managing human-wildlife conflict and supporting coexistence.
Participate and collaborate
​​
The conference team is actively seeking to involve participants from across sectors and disciplines. Contributions can be theoretical or applied, with an emphasis on discussion, transferable lessons, insights from successes and failures, reflective case studies, and ideas, frameworks and recommendations for action.
With support from sponsors to cover travel costs, we are encouraging the participation of community leaders from areas affected by human-wildlife conflict, as well as government representatives working on these issues, to bring practical and policy perspectives to the conference.
