10/10/2025
12:00 - 12:30
Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
, Morning
Why attend
Discover what disease-detecting dogs in the US have in common with motorcycle-based Rapid Response Units in Mozambique. Both use innovative, practical approaches to reduce human-wildlife conflict, safeguard livestock and wildlife health, and promote coexistence in shared landscapes, demonstrating how science, technology, and community engagement can work together.
Session Description
Human-wildlife coexistence requires both innovation and community engagement. This session presents two case studies demonstrating practical, scalable approaches to protecting wildlife and supporting rural communities. Kurt Alt introduces the use of conservation detection dogs to monitor respiratory diseases in wild and domestic sheep, providing a non-invasive, cost-effective tool that improves herd health and reduces conflict between wild and domestic populations. Antonio Alverca presents Mozambique’s Rapid Response Units, community-based teams equipped to respond immediately to human-elephant conflicts. Using non-lethal deterrents, these units prevent crop loss, reduce injuries, and build trust between communities and conservation authorities. Both case studies highlight how science, technology, and local knowledge can combine to create proactive, ethical, and effective strategies for coexistence. Participants will gain insights into innovative interventions that protect both people and wildlife, offering models that can be adapted and replicated across diverse landscapes.Organised by
Jamma International ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland )
Partners
Wild Sheep Foundation ( United States of America )
