Nov 2024
Lucknow- From Conflict to Coexistence: Media’s Role in Shaping Public Perception on Human Wildlife Interactions
The ClimateRISE Alliance, as part of our narrative building efforts on Human Wildlife Interaction, hosted a media roundtable titled ‘From Conflict to Coexistence: Media’s Role in Shaping Public Perception on Human-Wildlife Interaction (HWI)’ in Lucknow. The discussion was organised in response to the recent alleged wolf incidents in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh and the outpour of media reportage on the issue. Experts from civil society, academia, community representatives and media professionals gathered to discuss the complexities and nuances of HWI – how interactions with wildlife are perceived, the myths that shape public perception and role of media in addressing these issues. Journalists from prominent national and regional publications like Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, The Pioneer, Rashtriya Sahara, Aaj, Spast Awaaz, Bhoomi TV and 15 other publications participated in the discussion.
View the full report, to know more about some of the discussions that emerged during the event!