The NWA is dedicated to mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in non-forest areas of North Bengal, encompassing the Kurseong Division, Baikunthapur Division, and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Need for Action
Human-elephant conflict continues to cause loss of lives, damage to properties and crops, and rising tension in the border communities.
NWA executes various workshops with the local community and forest staffs, involving capacity building program to minimize crop damage and conflict posed by the elephant movements.
We believe that coexistence is only possible when local people are informed, equipped, and involved.
NWA was founded in 2019 to address the rising Human-Wildlife Conflict and promoting wildlife conservation in North Bengal.
To ensure a safe and sustainable future for elephants and local communities with restored habitats, and empowered communities.
To foster harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife through conservation, community collaboration, and habitat restoration.