Conservation Education and Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Ecosystem, Kenya

The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest provides a significant natural habitat for the conservation of rare and endangered species, including about 200 elephants, but it continues to face threats from unsustainable illegal logging and poaching, resulting in loss of biodiversity and habitat degradation. With approximately 150,000 people living in close proximity to this region, there are also an increasing number of human-elephant conflicts. Using school outreach, special events like environmental days, and dynamic activities, community members learn about human-elephant coexistence, challenges facing their natural resources, and the importance of sustainable use of nature. This ground-up approach builds community acceptance towards wildlife and protecting biodiversity.

IEF #AF1046

Project Years: 2024

Project Partners:
Marketa Antoninova, Friends of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Kenya