PI: Aravind N.A., Asmita Sengupta, Ganesh .T, Priyadarsanan Dharma Rajan, Saloni Bhatia, Sarala Khaling, Seshadri K. S., Siddhartha Krishnan, Soubadra Devy. M, Sunita Pradhan

Although there is a substantial body of work on human-wildlife interaction (largely around conflicts), the issue is often examined through disjoint disciplinary lenses, which leads to a fragmented understanding of the problem, and partial solutions. Greater interdisciplinary collaboration, critical reflection, and knowledge sharing are essential for assessing the implications of this research on human and animal lives, as well as the ecosystems we all share. Through collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches, CONNECT seeks to challenge existing narratives around human-wildlife interactions, and amplify underrepresented and under-recognized voices and perspectives. The goal is to gather, study, interpret, and share knowledge around human-wildlife interactions in a way that recognises the agency of both humans and wildlife, viewing the two as co-creators of the environments we inhabit.