The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with national stakeholders, convened a week-long National Workshop on Livestock–Wildlife Conflict Management and Coexistence in Morogoro, Tanzania. Held at Aika Hotel from 9th to 13th June 2025, the workshop brought together a diverse range of participants, including government officials, wildlife and livestock experts, academic and research institutions, community representatives, development partners, and the private sector.
The workshop was part of the FAO-supported project titled “Building Harmony in Shared Landscapes: Enhancing Livestock–Wildlife Coexistence through Shared Resource Governance and Productivity Improvement.” It aimed to address the increasing conflicts between pastoral communities and wildlife in areas where rangelands overlap with protected ecosystems. These conflicts, such as livestock predation, disease transmission, habitat degradation, and competition for water and grazing, pose serious threats to rural livelihoods and biodiversity conservation.
The workshop featured experience sharing, scientific discussions, and community practices aimed at conflict mitigation. The key themes included early-warning systems, predator deterrents, land use planning, and participatory governance. A major outcome was the formulation of a national roadmap for promoting livestock–wildlife coexistence through cross-sectoral collaboration, integration of indigenous knowledge, and upscaling of proven models.
