The number of people living in wildlife habitat around the world is increasing. As a result, conflicts with wildlife are also increasing. Often, humans either displace or kill the wildlife that poses a threat to agricultural and other interests. Destroying wildlife and their habitat undermines biodiversity and the resiliency of ecosystems. Often, the actions result in escalating conflicts and ultimately the loss of unique species on the landscape.

But with careful thought and planning, it is possible for both wildlife and humans to coexist. In many places, locals are protecting wildlife and encouraging peaceful new solutions. The number of projects is growing, but many fail due to lack of resources, expertise, and community support. And that’s where the International Wildlife Coexistence Network comes in.
Our greatest challenge – connecting together – is also our greatest resource as through these connections we can build a bridge between practitioners seeking to share their expertise with others.

The International Wildlife Coexistence Network provides expert interdisciplinary assistance, training, collaboration, and shared research to enable communities around the globe to coexist with wildlife. We are an inclusive organization. We share our informational resources and provide widespread support for all who seek to peacefully resolve conflicts with wildlife. Our interdisciplinary teams include scientists, agricultural managers, researchers, ethicists, economists, government specialists, educators, indigenous leaders, technical engineers and more who are helping to pioneer new ways to live with wildlife. When possible, we connect our experts with communities that need help transforming wildlife conflicts into non-violent sustainable solutions.