High-risk human-elephant conflict areas in Southern Africa could expand by 33%-100% by 2085, a new study forecasts

Category : Wildlife | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-08-24 10:49:43

A study published in the journal PNAS Nexus forecasts that high-risk human-elephant conflict (HEC) areas in Southern Africa could expand by 33 per cent to 100 per cent by 2085, driven primarily by human population growth, expanding croplands and climate-related drying.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/high-risk-human-elephant-conflict-areas-in-southern-africa-could-expand-by-33-100-by-2085-a-new-study-forecasts