Form Submission: Participation Entry

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is a global concern threatening wildlife conservation, livelihoods, and human security. This has led to severe socioeconomic effects especially in countries where people depend on crop and livestock farming for a livelihood. The financial compensation policy has been used to mitigate the impacts of HWC through reimbursement for losses incurred to increase human tolerance towards wildlife. However, the majority of compensation policies have failed because they are not evaluated, nor their effectiveness assessed, undermining this approach to minimize conflicts. Compensation policy has been criticized to only address symptoms rather than the root causes leading to conflicts. The studies were conducted in Tsavo West National Park and Mbirikani Group Ranch to or compare the strengths and weaknesses of government, community, and NGO compensation scheme. The results of this study are expected to provide the government with feedback for policy improvement and finding a feasible alternative to mitigate HWC.