Complexities of Conflict: Climate Change, Elephants and Local Livelihoods in Lupane, Zimbabwe
Ndlovu Joram,
Douglas Nyathi
Abstract:The conflict between humans and wildlife can result in negative impacts on both parties and hinder conservation efforts. By predicting how conflict risks may change with a growing agricultural sector and human population under a changing climate, policymakers can effectively allocate resources for mitigating and conserving conflict-prone species and regions. This study investigated the drivers of human-elephant conflict in Lupane, Zimbabwe, emphasizing the role of climate change and variability. Using an ethno… Show more
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