Devastating Lion Killing in Uganda- Our Director Comments in The Independent

The lions in Uganda have been massacred as a result of Human-Lion Conflict. A recent article in The Independent entitled “Behind lion massacres in Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park” tackles the issue and quotes our director for solutions. Enjoy the read!

“Dr. Andrew Stein, a National Geographic Explorer who has been doing some work in southern Africa under the Conservancy Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainability (CLAWS) project also told The Independent that determining the best course of action when wild animals come into community areas is important to understand the broader context.  He said co-existence must be the goal for conservation agencies.

“Often communities feel left out and marginalized so the first step is to engage them to understand their challenges and fears. Once determined, it is important to work with the community to find solutions—not dictate them as outsiders.”