Tanzania Research and Conservation Organization (TRCO

Tanzania Research and Conservation Organisation (TRCO) was established in 2021. TRCo’s vision is to empower local communities to coexist with biodiversity, utilize biodiversity and related resources sustainably, address climate change effects effectively, and enhance their livelihoods. Regarding human-wildlife conflict, TRCO has been working with other conservation organizations in Serengeti, collaring 30 elephants to understand animal movement from Speke-Gulf Game Controlled Area to Kijereshi Game Reserve and surrounding villages. Data derived from this project has been used to better understand and determine appropriate safe passage corridors that reduce human-elephant interactions, thereby reducing conflict incidences. This project also examined how elephants respond to electric fencing as a mitigation method, with results indicating how and where to implement this mitigation. Together, this work has enabled TRCO to build knowledge and capacity amongst staff, colleagues, and govenrment agencies, and meaningfully involve local communities in local, national, and international biodiversity research and conservation activities that can positively effect their livelihoods.