About HWCC

The Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration evolved out of consultations among human-wildlife conflict (HWC) practitioners who realized that sharing ideas, information and experiences is essential to preventing and minimizing conflict in the areas where they work. The need for a partnership initiative like HWCC was identified by a workshop of HWC practitioners at the 5th IUCN World Parks Congress in 2003, in Durban, South Africa, and recognized in the Congress’s formal recommendations (Recommendation 20).

In November 2006, more than fifty conservation professionals, representing over forty organizations, convened in Washington, D.C. to identify priorities for collaboration in HWC and to develop a framework for pursuing those priorities. The result was the launch of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration.

HWCC operates under the direction of a Steering Committee consisting of individuals representing their member organization. The Collaboration is supported by an Executive Director who works with members and volunteers to achieve the goals of HWCC. The Wildlife Society hosts the HWCC office and serves as its fiscal agent.

HWCC Publications

HWCC brochure

Benefiting Conservation through Conflict Resolution

From Conflict to Coexistence: Benefits for Conservation and Development

Creating Coexistence between Humans and Wildlife: Global Perspectives on Local Efforts to Address Human–Wildlife Conflict