Africa’s elephant population has fallen from millions to about 415,000 in just a century. As farms and towns expand, human-elephant conflict is rising fast. Elephants raid crops; frightened communities retaliate. Without swift action, decades of conservation gains are at risk.
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Across Africa, human-elephant conflict is rising as habitats shrink and people and wildlife are pushed closer together. Elephants raid crops in search of food, communities face danger, fear and deep economic loss. These clashes are reversing years of progress in elephant protection and placing families who depend on the land at risk. Without urgent action to reduce conflict and support coexistence, both elephants and communities will suffer.
Together, we can reduce human-elephant conflict and protect both elephants and the communities who live alongside them. Space for Giants works to secure safe pathways for elephants, support farmers with conflict-prevention tools, restore habitats and strengthen local livelihoods. With these solutions, people and elephants can coexist safely and Africa’s ecosystems can thrive. But we must act now.
