Toward an operational framing of coexistence between humans and wildlife through coadaptation

We present a conceptual framing that emphasizes the importance of adaptive capacities in ecological, social, and institutional systems to achieve human-wildlife coexistence. Disparate epistemologies are integrated to elaborate... [ view full abstract ]

We present a conceptual framing that emphasizes the importance of adaptive capacities in ecological, social, and institutional systems to achieve human-wildlife coexistence. Disparate epistemologies are integrated to elaborate measurable indicators of coexistence that can guide future conservation decision making. Examples from the around the world are employed to illustrate the utility of our conceptualization of coexistence.