Human interactions with wildlife are complex and intricate, varying widely across cultures and contexts, and over time. They often oscillate between outright intolerance, uneasy coexistence and mutual dependence. Although there is a substantial body of research on human-wildlife interactions, particularly conflicts, the issue is often examined from a narrow disciplinary perspective, which leads to a fragmented understanding of the problem and partial solutions. Through collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches, CONNECT seeks to challenge existing narratives around human-wildlife interactions, and amplify underrepresented and under-recognised voices and perspectives. The goal is to gather, study, interpret, and share knowledge around human-wildlife interactions in a way that recognises the agency of both humans and wildlife, viewing the two as co-creators of the environment we inhabit.

Creators: Snigdha Bhagawatula, Priyanka Borah, Diksha Nagarkoti, Kishore Raj D, Sanjana Jayaram Shetty.