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A Theory of Change for promoting coexistence between dingoes and livestock production

Authors :
Chris R. Dickman
Lily M. van Eeden
Mathew S. Crowther
Thomas M. Newsome
Source :
Conservation Science and Practice, Vol 3, Iss 3, Pp n/a-n/a (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Wiley, 2021.

Abstract

Achieving conservation goals, such as coexistence between wildlife and humans, requires an evidence‐based understanding of the factors that shape conservation contexts. For addressing conflict between humans and wildlife, this means understanding the barriers and opportunities to changing human behaviors toward wildlife. Here, we develop a Theory of Change (ToC) to promote coexistence between livestock producers and dingoes in Australia. The ToC is based on behavior change principles and interdisciplinary research identifying four key stakeholder groups who may influence dingo management. It employs four overlapping strategies to address these barriers: (a) a media campaign to promote public awareness of dingo management practices, which may result in pressure upon governments to restrict lethal control; (b) promoting more inclusive decision‐making processes, specifically including Aboriginal Australians; (c) monitoring and evaluation of the effects of dingo management on livestock and ecosystems to identify opportunities for nonlethal dingo management; (d) campaign to encourage adoption of nonlethal management methods by livestock producers based on an understanding of sociopsychological factors that shape behaviors. The framework is a tool for conservation advocates and policymakers to implement and monitor change that facilitates both wildlife conservation and thriving rural communities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25784854
Volume :
3
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Conservation Science and Practice
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c600426fa8bd5fe8a6051b07e4ec7a7b