Thekkady (Kerala), Feb. 15 -- A regional Media-Literature Conclave held at Thekkady on Sunday called for an in-depth and scientific study to tackle the escalating incidents of human-wildlife conflict in Kerala, urging authorities to adopt data-driven and community-oriented solutions.

The conclave, organised by the East Division of the Periyar Tiger Reserve as part of its platinum jubilee celebrations, brought together media professionals, writers, environmentalists and cultural activists to deliberate on conservation challenges and the role of responsible communication in addressing them.

Participants emphasised that the conservation and management practices implemented at the Periyar Tiger Reserve offer a workable and replicable model fo...