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Partner Snapshot
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Location:
Multiple Key Ecosystems in Kenya
Appeal Category:
- Community Support and Development
- Capacity Building & Training
- Government Policy
Key Species:
- African Savannah Elephant
- African Lion
- East African Cheetah
Challenges and Threats:
- Mangrove deforestation
- Land encroachment
- Wastewater pollution of the environment from near communities
- Human-wildlife conflict (livestock predation, crop damage, and potential injury)
- Lack of vehicles to support transport of professional in deescalating conflicts and treating injured people/wildlife
- Insufficient training programs
Actions:
- Build community trust through capacity-building sessions with rangers and locals.
- Implement predator-proof solutions and provide essential resources like motorbikes and field vehicles for rapid response.
- Reform policies and laws, while constructing water infrastructure to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
The Challenge
Human-wildlife conflict is escalating in key ecosystems across Kenya, both within and outside protected areas. Incidents of livestock predation, crop destruction, and threats to human life are becoming more frequent as wildlife and human populations increasingly overlap. These conflicts threaten not only vulnerable species like elephants, lions, and cheetahs but also the well-being of local communities.
Degraded habitats, unsustainable land-use practices, and conflicting laws and policies further exacerbate the situation. In many cases, efforts focus heavily on wildlife protection, with insufficient attention to the needs of affected communities. The current resources and capacity to manage these conflicts are limited, leaving communities vulnerable and wildlife at risk. Urgent action is needed to create sustainable solutions that address both human and wildlife needs, including the provision of water resources to reduce conflict.
Urgent Solutions
To mitigate the rising tension between wildlife and communities, several urgent actions are proposed:
- Launch grassroots capacity-building sessions to foster trust between rangers and local communities, ensuring a collaborative approach to conflict resolution
- Implement predator-proof solutions that are scalable and adaptable to various regions, reducing livestock losses and improving community safety
- Reform existing policies, laws, and strategies to better balance wildlife conservation with human needs
- Provide essential resources like electric motorbikes for rapid response to conflict incidents and a four-wheel-drive vehicle to enhance mobility in the field
- Support the construction of water dams and other vital infrastructure to minimize competition between humans and wildlife over resources
These actions will help build resilient communities that can coexist with wildlife, ultimately protecting both people and endangered species.
Why your donation matters
Your donation is critical in preventing the extinction of endangered species, including elephants, lions, and cheetahs, while promoting peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife. By supporting this initiative, you are helping to protect some of the world’s most iconic species from the threat of extinction.
With your support, communities will gain the resources and knowledge they need to manage conflicts with wildlife, ensuring that both people and animals thrive. Together, we can reduce the risk of injury, loss of livelihood, and species decline, creating a sustainable future for Kenya’s ecosystems. Every contribution brings us one step closer to achieving harmony between humans and nature, protecting biodiversity for generations to come.
Partner Qualifications
IUCN MemberA distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More
Legally ConstitutedThis organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin.
Effective ImpactWe recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact.