Climate change and human–wildlife conflict are major problems for both biodiversity conservation and people today. Climate change makes conflicts worse by reducing resources, changing where animals and people live, and increasing how often they run into each other. Scientists have found climate-related conflicts involving many kinds of animals across all continents and oceans. These conflicts can harm local livelihoods, large industries, and wildlife populations. The authors present a framework that explains how climate change leads to conflict and helps guide solutions to protect both people and biodiversity.
Authors: Briana Abrahms, Neil H. Carter, T. J. Clark-Wolf, Kaitlyn M. Gaynor, Erik Johansson, Alex McInturff, Anna C. Nisi, Kasim Rafiq & Leigh West
Journal: Nature Climate Change
DOI: 10.1038/s41558-023-01608-5
Coverage: KUOW, NPR, The Guardian, Newsweek, Scientific American
