Call for contributions​
We invite proposals for contributions to the 2nd International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence from all sectors and disciplines to share and discuss experiences, insights, research findings and ideas. We particularly encourage proposals that foster constructive interactions among people with different viewpoints across sectors and disciplines. Presentations, sessions and discussions that focus on reflections and lessons learned, foster peer-to-peer learning, or present new ideas to accelerate collaborative progress globally, are especially welcome.
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All submissions must be in English and submitted via the online form by 31 August 2026.​​
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Topics
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Topics proposed can cover a wide range of aspects and disciplines, but should focus on practical applications, lessons learned, and dialogue. Below are some examples of topics for proposals: ​​​
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Human dimensions, cultural and behavioural aspects of coexistence
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Landscape-scale, climate and ecological aspects
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Development, food security, livelihoods, poverty, wellbeing and HWC
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Communications and working with the media
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Technology, AI, and scientific innovations in HWC
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Financial instruments, including compensation, insurance and incentives
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Conflict resolution and peacebuilding in practice
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Policy and governance aspects of HWC management
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Science-policy links, policy development and implementation
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Lived experiences and traditional knowledge
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Integrating a One Health approach in human-wildlife coexistence
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Implications of animal behaviour, ethics and/or animal welfare for coexistence
1) Session proposals
​We invite contributions for the following session formats. All sessions are 90 minutes long. ​
Symposium
A set of 5-6 talks on a specific topic. Talks should be 12 minutes long with a facilitated discussion time at the end. Proposals must name at least three speakers and a session leader or two co-leaders.
Panel, reverse panel
A moderated discussion with 4-6 panellists addressing challenges in the HWC field, including audience participation. Reverse panels invert the traditional format, with panellists presenting questions or challenges and the audience acting as experts. Panellists must represent more than one sector.
Interactive session
Propose your own interactive format not listed above (e.g., facilitated roundtable, fishbowl, or knowledge café). The emphasis is on dialogue and exchange around a specific question or challenge. The session must include representatives from more than one sector.
​​​​​​​Workshop
A structured, hands-on session with an emphasis on learning and active participation. It focuses on applying key concepts through brief expert input followed by guided activities such as group work, case-based exercises, and problem-solving, often working towards a shared output or product.
Film screening
Curated film screening followed by a facilitated group discussion. Proposals should include films focused on human-wildlife interactions, highlighting the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of coexistence in shared landscapes.
2) Individual abstracts
The programme organisers will try to accommodate your preferred format, but in case of too many similar submissions, you may be offered a different format.
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Presentations
Individual presentations are 12 minute talks with 3 minutes for questions. These must focus on transferable lessons learned, innovations, ideas, syntheses, evidence or evaluations.
Speed talks
A moderated discussion with 4–6 panellists addressing challenges in the HWC field, including audience participation. Reverse panels invert the traditional format, with panellists presenting questions or challenges and the audience acting as experts. Panellists must represent more than one sector.
Poster
A poster version of a presentation, or of HWC intervention, damage reduction or safety manuals, guides or similar. Presenters should bring their posters in A0 or A1 portrait format, to be shown in dedicated poster sessions.