{"id":3507,"date":"2024-06-21T19:06:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T19:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onenatureinstitute.org\/?p=3507"},"modified":"2024-06-21T19:40:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T19:40:34","slug":"onenature-at-the-2024-international-wildlife-coexistence-conference-in-turin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onenatureinstitute.org\/stories\/onenature-at-the-2024-international-wildlife-coexistence-conference-in-turin\/","title":{"rendered":"OneNature at the 2024 International Wildlife Coexistence Conference in Turin"},"content":{"rendered":"
I am happy to announce that I have been invited to share OneNature\u2019s work at the 2024 International Wildlife Coexistence Conference in Turin, Italy, from October 20th to 23rd<\/a>. This opportunity to present OneNature’s innovative approaches to wildlife conservation and community well-being with a global audience of experts and practitioners is truly an honor.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The International Wildlife Coexistence Network (IWCN) is at the forefront of transforming human-wildlife conflict into coexistence. As human populations encroach further into wildlife habitats, conflicts are on the rise, leading to the displacement or death of wildlife, which undermines biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. IWCN tackles these challenges head-on by providing expert interdisciplinary assistance, training, and collaboration to help communities around the globe coexist with wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n With a mission to enable peaceful and sustainable coexistence between humans and wildlife, IWCN\u2019s vision of a future where communities live in harmony with their local wildlife is something we at OneNature deeply resonate with. The organization\u2019s inclusive approach, bringing together scientists, indigenous leaders, economists, educators, and more, expands knowledge and creates valuable resources for communities.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The conference, set in a picturesque village near Turin, promises to be a hub of learning and networking. Topics will cover:<\/span><\/p>\n This lineup is comprehensive and crucial for anyone invested in finding sustainable solutions to wildlife conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the conference, I will present on “Enhancing Wildlife Conservation through Community-Driven Well-Being Indicators,” discussing the Wild Happiness approach. This method integrates community well-being metrics into conservation strategies, ensuring that these efforts are culturally sensitive and supported by local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n Our research, conducted in collaboration with conservation partners and local communities in several pilot projects underscores the importance of incorporating local perceptions and well-being into conservation metrics. For example, in Kenya, working alongside the Maasai community in Amboseli and the International Fund for Animal Welfare, we established a well-being baseline that provided insights into community perspectives on wildlife and identified economic challenges like food insecurity. By integrating these findings into conservation strategies, we can ensure that the measures will be culturally sensitive and supported by the local community, thereby enhancing the sustainability of wildlife protection efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n The presentation will outline the methodologies used to integrate well-being indicators into conservation practices, discuss the impacts of these strategies on both community and conservation outcomes, and explore the potential for scaling these methods to other regions. Our goal is to demonstrate how well-being metrics can transform traditional conservation approaches into more effective, sustainable, and equitable practices.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This conference is important for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation and interested in exploring innovative solutions to human-wildlife conflict. The setting itself\u2014 a small village near Turin\u2014 offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in nature while engaging with cutting-edge ideas and technologies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Call to Action<\/b><\/p>\n If you are interested in wildlife coexistence I encourage you to attend! It\u2019s a chance to connect with interdisciplinary experts, share knowledge, and forge partnerships that can drive meaningful change. At OneNature, we hope that by sharing our approach, we can partner with more organizations and communities to bring these methods into their work, fostering a world where humans and wildlife thrive together.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join Us in Turin<\/b><\/p>\n We hope you can mark your calendars for <\/span>October 20-23, 2024<\/b>, and join us in Turin for an inspiring and transformative event. Together, we can build a future where communities and wildlife coexist in harmony. For more information and to register, visit the International Wildlife Coexistence Network\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n I look forward to seeing you there and sharing OneNature\u2019s insights and successes in integrating community well-being with wildlife conservation. Let\u2019s come together to create a better future for all living beings.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I am happy to announce that I have been invited to share OneNature\u2019s work at the 2024 International Wildlife Coexistence Conference in Turin, Italy, from October 20th to 23rd. This opportunity to present OneNature’s innovative approaches to wildlife conservation and community well-being with a global audience of experts and practitioners is truly an honor. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3516,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Importance of the International Wildlife Coexistence Network<\/b><\/h4>\n
An Exciting Conference Lineup<\/b><\/h4>\n
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My Presentation: Enhancing Wildlife Conservation through Community-Driven Well-Being Indicators<\/b><\/h4>\n
Why This Conference Matters<\/b><\/h4>\n
Image by: Andreas Patsalides<\/a> via Unsplash
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