Species Protection & Human-Wildlife Coexistence
Protecting endangered species and preventing human-wildlife conflicts are vital pillars of effective nature conservation. Endangered species are often keystone elements of their ecosystems, and their loss can trigger a cascade of negative effects on biodiversity and ecosystem health. Safeguarding these species preserves the delicate balance of our natural world.
Equally important is addressing human-wildlife conflicts. As human activities encroach on natural habitats, tensions between people and wildlife can escalate, often resulting in harm to both parties. Proactively managing these conflicts helps to protect wildlife and ensures that communities can coexist with nature in a harmonious way.
success stories
Wageningen University, Romania - REal-time risk Radar for preventing human-bear conflicts
Wageningen University, in partnership with Sensing Clues, the Bulgarian Academy of Science, WWF Romania & Ukraine and other Nature FIRST partners, is developing a real-time HWC Risk Radar. This Radar will provide timely risk information to help prevent conflicts with bears.
The HWC Bear Radar's first live demonstration will be at the Eco Bear Fest in Tusnad in October 2024. Our goal is to ensure the solution is effective at pilot sites and scalable across the region. The project is funded by the European Commission, HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions, Grant Agreement ID 101060954.
Wild Survivors, TanZania - increased effectivesness in saving elephants with bees
Wild Survivors works with local communities and bees to protect elephants by mitigating human-elephant conflicts. The Sensing Clues Platform enhances their efforts by identifying optimal locations for beehive fences and evaluating their effectiveness.
In this video, Judith Dekkers, Operations Manager at Sensing Clues, and John Masaka, Data & Research Coordinator at Wild Survivors, explain how Sensing Clues supports their mission.
Urban TIGER conservation project, India - better data, information and reports for fostering peaceful coexistence between humans and tigers
In the Bhopal region of India, tigers live in close proximity to the city. The Urban Tiger Conservation Project monitors tigers and other carnivores in urban areas to assess the potential of city landscapes for large carnivore conservation.
The Sensing Clues Platform aids in collecting evidence of tiger presence and creates detailed, information-rich maps. This data helps understand tigers' needs and spatial patterns, fostering greater community acceptance and support while offering guidance on avoiding dangerous encounters.
Darwin Initiative, mozambique - Elephant corridors Promoting connectivity to create Living Landscapes
This collaborative project involving Mozambique Wildlife Alliance, Elephants Alive, Elephant Crisis Fund, For Elephants, PAMS Foundation, and Sensing Clues aims to minimise human-elephant conflicts in Mozambique by establishing Biosphere Reserves, which comprise Protected Areas (PAs) connected by community-owned corridors.
The Sensing Clues Technologies assist in collecting and analysing data from collared elephants, transmitting real-time information to Rapid Response Units (RRUs) to ensure the safety of local communities.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands - using data to improve the management of meadow bird populations
This RAAK-PRO project, involving 12 partners, aims to protect meadow birds in the Netherlands through the use of data. Despite years of conservation efforts, these birds continue to decline due to changes in land use, climate, habitat, food availability, and predation pressure.
The Sensing Clues Solutions integrate data from various sources and make it accessible, enabling informed decisions that support the sustainable management of meadow bird areas.