Human-wildlife conflict: How to build a harmonious coexistence

By XU Yanjun

Abstract: Humans and wildlife have coexisted for thousands of years, but their conflicts are becoming more frequent, severe and widespread, and become a global concern for conservation and development, such as “human-wild boar conflicts” in growing frequency and number in recent years. Based on the current situation of human-wildlife conflicts, this paper puts forward opinions on the realization of the coexistence of humans and wildlife from the aspects of the causes, impacts, solutions, and progress or improvements of human-wildlife conflicts, in order to provide reference and considerations for the challenge of harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife, and to contribute to the construction of “One Health”.

Key words: Wildlife, conflict, coexistence, solutions

XU Yanjun. Human-wildlife conflict: How to build a harmonious coexistence. BioGreen - Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development. Vol. 1, April 2023. Total Issues 39. ISSN2749-9065

Source: IUCN Red List

Source: Species+

Source: IUCN