Is Convivial Conservation A Solution for Human-Wildlife Interactions Around Protected Areas?

Convivial conservation emerges as a promising framework to address human-wildlife conflicts around protected areas, offering a more equitable and sustainable approach compared to traditional methods. This study highlights that current strategies often distort livelihoods, increase conflicts, and destabilize local resource institutions without adequate compensation, exacerbating poverty and illegal activities. By integrating political ecology perspectives with convivial conservation principles—focusing on equity, organizational transformation, and environmental justice—the research proposes innovative solutions for balancing biodiversity protection with human development. The analysis is grounded in empirical data from the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania, gathered through interviews, surveys, group discussions, and direct observations, providing a robust foundation for policy recommendations.

Wairimu John, R. (2025). Is Convivial Conservation A Solution for Human-Wildlife Interactions Around Protected Areas? Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, 45(1), 44–67. https://doi.org/10.56279/jgat.v45i1.296