Human-wildlife conflict and its impacts on livelihoods, health, and the environment in Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwest Ethiopia: a phenomenological study using a One Health approach with an urgent call for action | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Human-wildlife conflict and its impacts on livelihoods, health, and the environment in Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwest Ethiopia: a phenomenological study using a One Health approach with an urgent call for action
Puntos clave
Human-wildlife conflict significantly threatens livelihoods and health in Chebera Churchura National Park, highlighting urgent issues.
Findings suggest that the conflict has detrimental effects on local communities, flora, and fauna, calling for immediate intervention.
Using a phenomenological approach, the study emphasizes community experiences and perceptions of health-related impacts.
The urgent need for collaborative solutions across various sectors is crucial to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the region.