Guest lecture on "Wildlife and Human Conflict"

Title of the event

Guest Lecture on Human and Wildlife Conflict

Type of Event           

Guest Lecture

Name of the Speaker

Dr. Joy Gardner Director ,Hope

Date               

6^thSeptember, 2023

Venue                        

Meeting Room

No. of Participants/Beneficiaries

Students: 20

Faculty :03

Name of the activity Coordinator

Dr. Charu Jhamaria

Name of Collaborating Agency

NA

Objective of the Event

The primary objective of this guest lecture was to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife habitat and its conservation. The lecture aimed to make students aware of the status of rapid degradation of wildlife and its conservation methods.

Summary/Description

Dr. Joy Gardner is an accomplished biologist with over 15 years of experience in researching and addressing issues related to human-wildlife conflict. They have contributed significantly to our understanding of the complex dynamics between human populations and wildlife, particularly in the arid region of Rajasthan. Dr. Gardner explained how it arises when the interests and needs of human and wildlife populations overlap, often leading to negative consequences for both. The speaker presented real-life case studies, which illustrated the challenges and complexities of managing human-wildlife conflict.

Outcome of the activity

The lecture highlighted the far-reaching effects of human-wildlife conflict on communities, including economic losses, human injuries, and damage to property. The speaker emphasized the need for a balanced and sustainable approach to mitigating these impacts. The content presented was highly relevant to the audience, comprising individuals from science faculty.

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