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Such an insightful workshop on the challenges countries face due to #HumanWildlifeConflicts globally but especially across the African continent. We were pleased to present our #HWCinsurance solution and share the building blocks we leveraged to design the solution. Read more about the workshop below: https://lnkd.in/d2yVq8T6 #insuranceforcoexistencewithnature #biodiversityconservation #sustainablefinance Elephant Protection Initiative The World Bank Global Environment Facility Lisa Farroway Hasita Bhammar Barbara Chesire Anne Kamau Betty Chebet B Zipporah Muchoki john mangaru Sharon Jelagat Morris Munene
Human-wildlife conflict and coexistence impacts both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Perceptions of the seriousness of human-wildlife conflict are most pronounced in Africa. A Global Wildlife Program (GWP) survey of governments found that 73% of responding countries in Africa agreed human-wildlife conflict is a major and serious concern, and 79% agreed that human-wildlife conflict is increasing. The GWP, funded by the Global Environment Facility and led by The World Bank Bank, in partnership with the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation (EPIF) organized a regional, technical workshop on human-elephant conflict from May 8 to May 9, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. Here is the link to an excellent summary of the workshop prepared by our good friends and colleagues at the GWP. https://lnkd.in/eZkiSMv6 Lisa Farroway Valerie Hickey Carlos Manuel Rodriguez Greta Francesca Iori Alexandra Zimmermann Alexander Rhodes Ruth Musgrave Kristian Teleki Sebastian Troeng Paula Kahumbu Winnie Kiiru PhD Sharon Ikeazor Andrew Crichton Clara Rincuni Ulysse Korogone IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict & Coexistence Specialist Group #elephants #africa #hec #humanwildlifeconflict #coexistance #biodiversity
