Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Conservationist Wins Global Prize for Human-Wildlife Coexistence Efforts
Imagine a world where people and animals live together, but sometimes, they clash.
This is happening in India, where elephants and people are often in conflict.
Krithi Karanth and the Centre for Wildlife Studies are trying to help.
They work with local communities to reduce the problems caused by these conflicts, like crop damage and injuries.
They've created programs to support farmers, educate children, and find solutions that benefit both people and animals.
For her work, Krithi Karanth received a global award to help her efforts in creating a better balance between humans and wildlife.
Krithi Karanth, CEO of CWS, won the McNulty Prize for her work in human-wildlife coexistence.
CWS's 'Wild Seve' program assists communities affected by human-wildlife conflict.
The program operates across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Human-elephant conflict leads to crop loss, property damage, and human deaths in India.
The CWS also runs 'Wild Shaale' to educate children about wildlife and coexistence.
- Who
- Krithi Karanth, CEO of Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), and her team.
- What
- Won the McNulty Prize for efforts in human-wildlife coexistence.
- When
- Awarded recently.
- Where
- Work primarily in India, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
- Why
- Recognize solutions and mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
- Organization
- Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS)
- Prize
- McNulty Prize
- Conflict Areas
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala
- Crops lost annually
- 1 million hectares
- Human deaths annually in India
- Around 400