2nd International Conference on
Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence

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Human-wildlife conflict and coexistence is a major challenge for biodiversity conservation and human well-being worldwide. Included in Target 4 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), solutions require collaborative planning, innovation, research, policy development, exchange and learning by practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.

In 2023, the 1st International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence, held in Oxford, UK, brought together specialists and practitioners from around the world to address these challenges collectively. Attended by nearly 600 people from 70 countries and all continents, the event provided a platform for sharing knowledge on the challenges and solutions from across a wide range of contexts, forging many new collaborations and collective learning.

Building on the success of the inaugural conference, the IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Specialist Group is delighted to host 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 professionals, researchers, government officials, grant-makers, and many others working on this complex topic. 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 natural and social sciences, technology, agriculture, law and policy, development, peacebuilding, and other fields.

Wat Arun, the ·Temple of Dawn," one of Thailand's best known landmarks.

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

Participants from across all sectors and disciplines are welcome to attend and engage. Contributions can be theoretical or applied, with an emphasis on discussion, transferable lessons, insights from successes and failures, reflective case studies, and 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.