Kerala Conclave Addresses Wildlife Attacks and Climate Change Impact on Agriculture

A state-level conclave is scheduled for September 29 at Thiruvambady to address wildlife attacks affecting farmers in the hilly regions of Kerala. The event is organized by the Agriculture department in association with the Forest department as part of the government’s 100-day action programme. Experts from various institutions, including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Kerala Agricultural University, are invited to contribute to finding solutions. The government stated that climate change is placing the agricultural sector under severe stress.

The conclave aims to explore solutions such as artificial intelligence, bio-fencing, and technology-based barriers to protect agricultural land. The government emphasized that the focus is on 'wildlife attack prevention' rather than 'human-wildlife conflict.' Practical recommendations from the conclave are intended to be implemented as pilot projects across the state.

Uncontrolled animal incursions into settlements are occurring in Kerala, prompting the state to seek expert studies regarding wildlife population dynamics and support for aerial translocation.