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From this exploration, I came up with
six recommendations to improve
coexistence between people and
sharks in Australia:
findings and held workshops for:
1. Increase capacity to understand
and address social conflicts related
to sharks.
2. Work with communities in ways that
address their social psychological
needs to build trust and receptivity
for ongoing engagement.
3. Invest in locally relevant community
education and communication
campaigns about sharks and how
to minimise the risk of a shark bite
and evaluate the impact.
4. If multiple shark bites occur,
authorities should dedicate a
community engagement role to
focus on human needs, recognising
that working in human–wildlife
conflict is a unique skill.
5. Build a framework for others
to consider how to mitigate or
respond to human–shark conflict.
6. Investigate an Australian Human–
Wildlife Conflict Network and
Conference
Since returning from the Churchill
experience, I have formally presented
NSW Dept of Primary Industries
NSW Fisheries
NSW Forestry
NSW Agriculture
I will also be sharing findings with
both the Western Australian and
Queensland government agencies
and other organisations that work in
shark management and conservation
including zoos across the country.
Discussions are also underway to
investigate funding opportunities
for the Center for Conservation
Peacebuilding to travel to Australia
to build greater capacity in our
nation’s ability to analyse, prevent
and transform social conflicts not only
related to wildlife, but on a number of
challenges our communities face.
Finally, I wish to sincerely thank the
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust for
such an incredible opportunity and
honour.
A special thanks to Meg Gilmartin
for her kindness, warmth and
professionalism while guiding me
through the incredible Churchill
experience.
1 Kim at the South African Education
Centre
2 Advanced Capacity Building
in Conservation Conflict
Transformation Workshop leaders
from the Center for Conservation
Peacebuilding in Washington DC
3 Kim with United Nations
Environment Program (UNEP)
Director in NYC
4 Kim teaching children how to be
SharkSmart
5 Cape Cod Shark Signage
Thank you also to Paul Meek, 2011
Churchill Fellow, who mentored me
through all stages of this journey with
so much encouragement and support.
The Trust’s Learning Framework
continues to generate significant
interest and support from Churchill
Fellows and new organisations
wanting to engage with the Trust and
Churchill Fellows.
Download Kim’s
Churchill Fellowship report at
churchilltrust.com.au
Pictured above (from left to right)
Returning Fellows share their findings
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