We are asking key decision-makers to create an action plan to manage interactions between elephants and people to foster #CoExistence.
We will deliver this petition to
Shri. Eshwar Khandre, Hon'ble Forest Minister of Karnataka
Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India and Chairperson, NTCA ( National Tiger Conservation Authority)
What is Coexistence?
Coexistence means humans and wildlife sharing the planet in ways that don’t pose a risk for each other.
Why Coexistence?
As you are well aware there are growing negative encounters between people and wildlife. A large number of conservationists and scientists are working to balance the needs of people and wildlife. We are asking government authorities to work with us and implement strategies that reduce human-animal conflict.
What are the Lantana Elephants?
The Lantana Elephants are an art project that have travelled the world taking the message of coexistence. And now they are in India!
Lantana is a plant that is not native to India. It has taken over many wild areas, reducing space for animals to survive. Indigenous artisans, like those from the Soliga community, remove this harmful plant from forests. They have turned the plants into sculptures of elephants modelled on real wild elephants from the Nilgiris.
Sign the petition!
Together, let's reshape the narrative of coexistence and create a harmonious balance between people and nature.
We need you to pledge your support for coexistence:
Sign up for #CoexistenceChampion by sharing your stories on nature and wildlife around you
Pledge your support for a holistic policy that balances the costs and benefits of coexisting with large-bodied wildlife species
Support the cause of our natural habitats by removing invasive species as flourishing habitats lead to flourishing ecosystems.
We are asking key decision-makers to create an action plan to manage interactions between elephants and people to foster #CoExistence.
We will deliver this petition to
Shri. Eshwar Khandre, Hon'ble Forest Minister of Karnataka
Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India and Chairperson, NTCA ( National Tiger Conservation Authority)
What is Coexistence?
Coexistence means humans and wildlife sharing the planet in ways that don’t pose a risk for each other.
Why Coexistence?
As you are well aware there are growing negative encounters between people and wildlife. A large number of conservationists and scientists are working to balance the needs of people and wildlife. We are asking government authorities to work with us and implement strategies that reduce human-animal conflict.
What are the Lantana Elephants?
The Lantana Elephants are an art project that have travelled the world taking the message of coexistence. And now they are in India!
Lantana is a plant that is not native to India. It has taken over many wild areas, reducing space for animals to survive. Indigenous artisans, like those from the Soliga community, remove this harmful plant from forests. They have turned the plants into sculptures of elephants modelled on real wild elephants from the Nilgiris.
Sign the petition!
Together, let's reshape the narrative of coexistence and create a harmonious balance between people and nature.
We need you to pledge your support for coexistence:
Sign up for #CoexistenceChampion by sharing your stories on nature and wildlife around you
Pledge your support for a holistic policy that balances the costs and benefits of coexisting with large-bodied wildlife species
Support the cause of our natural habitats by removing invasive species as flourishing habitats lead to flourishing ecosystems.