“Human–animal conflict reflects a breakdown in coexistence rather than conservation failure”. Discuss the statement. Examine ecological and socio-economic drivers of conflict. Suggest integrated mitigation strategies.

Topic: Man Animal Conflict Q6. “Human–animal conflict reflects a breakdown in coexistence rather than conservation failure”. Discuss the statement. Examine ecological and socio-economic drivers of conflict. Suggest integrated mitigation strategies. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rising human–animal conflict in India has brought attention to the limits of protection-centric conservation and …

Institutionalising Animal Representation

Source:  TH Context: A nationwide letter-petition movement urged the Supreme Court to strengthen animal protection laws and institutional representation. About Institutionalising Animal Representation: Status of the Human–Animal Divide: Modern democracy is built on an anthropocentric divide where only humans are political subjects, leaving animals reduced to property without any voice or representation. Democratic institutions view …

Human Animal Conflict:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues.   Context: Standing Committee on Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change headed by Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh has submitted its report. The report analyses the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 tabled in the Lok Sabha in December 2021.   Significance: While Standing Committee reports on Bills …