Developing a sustainable model for human-elephant coexistence in Thailand
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £533,656
WHERE Thailand
Summary
Human-elephant conflict (HEC) threatens elephant populations and human livelihoods. This project will develop a sustainable model for human-elephant coexistence in Thailand by increasing country-wide capacity to implement and monitor suitable, cost-effective HEC mitigation measures and assessing the feasibility of and piloting HEC insurance and elephant-friendly business models. Elephant-friendly livelihoods will be strengthened and scaled in the southern Western Forest Complex, a key elephant stronghold and HEC hotspot, reducing poverty, and improving attitudes towards elephants and protected areas.
