12/10/2025
12:30 - 13:00
Forum - Arena
, Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Session with interpretation
Why attend
Discover how satellite tracking and geofencing technology reduce human-wildlife conflict by preventing livestock predation and retaliatory killings. Learn how CLS and Endangered Wildlife Trust are pioneering smart herding solutions to protect both farmers’ livelihoods and endangered predators, creating a scalable model for conservation and coexistence.
Session Description
Human-wildlife conflict threatens biodiversity and rural livelihoods, particularly in regions where livestock farming borders protected areas. When cattle stray into reserves, they become prey for predators, leading to economic losses for farmers and retaliatory killings that endanger key species.This session explores how CLS and Endangered Wildlife Trust are leveraging satellite tracking, geofencing, and real-time alerts to prevent livestock from entering high-risk zones. By providing farmers and rangers with instant location data, this technology helps mitigate predation, reduce retaliatory killings, and foster coexistence.
We will present insights from our proof-of-concept near Kruger National Park, discuss its effectiveness, and explore how this scalable solution could be adapted to other conservation areas worldwide.
Join us to learn how smart herding technology can help protect both farmers’ livelihoods and predator populations, offering a replicable model for sustainable conservation.