In India, elephants are emblematic wildlife, yet they confront significant threats due to habitat loss, human-elephant conflict, and poaching. Despite legislative efforts such as the Wildlife Protection Act, enforcement loopholes, and inadequate resources hinder effective conservation strategies. Similarly, across different countries, the preservation of elephants and biodiversity encounters distinct hurdles. In Africa, rampant poaching for ivory remains a critical issue, despite efforts to curb illegal trade. Habitat fragmentation and human encroachment exacerbate the challenges faced by elephants and various other species across their range. The preservation of elephants is inherently linked to safeguarding biodiversity. The loss of these keystone species could disrupt ecosystems and jeopardize the survival of numerous other organisms. Hence, bridging the gaps in existing legal frameworks, enhancing enforcement mechanisms, promoting community involvement, and prioritizing habitat conservation are pivotal for ensuring the long-term survival of elephants and preserving biodiversity on a global scale.
Challenges of Elephant Protection and Biodiversity Amid Environmental Conservation Laws
Tulishree Pradhan (Ph.D) is an Assistant Professor at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Deemed to be University, India, dedicated to academic excellence. Actively engaging in Seminars and Workshops, she has presented papers globally, notably at the University of Warsaw, Poland (2017), NOVA University of Business & Economics, Portugal (2018), and University of Coimbra, Portugal (2019). Her commitment to societal welfare is evident through voluntary work, earning her the Bharat Vikas Award (2017) and ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship (2018). Engaging with KIIT’s Centre for Water, she has completed projects like ICSSR-IMPRESS, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (2019) on the significance of water management in the urban ecology and an ongoing ICSSR-sanctioned project (2023) on Criminal Justice for Scheduled Tribes in Odisha. Dr. Tulishree Pradhan stands as an eminent figure in the field of Law, epitomizing a confluence of leadership, scholarly dedication, and impactful contributions. Her distinguished role as Chairperson at the World Anthropology Congress-2023 and her initiative in organizing the International Symposium on Environmental Anthropology in January 2024, both undertaken while serving as the Editor in Chief(Conference Proceedings under Atlantis Press-a part of Springer Nature), underscore her exceptional organizational acumen and commitment to fostering scholarly dialogue on pressing contemporary issues. Notably, her recent presentation on Biodiversity and Sustainable development at the prestigious 34th International RAIS Conference in Washington, DC, USA showcased her profound insights drawn from her multifaceted roles, including that of a legal consultant for the Save Elephant Foundation Trust, Odisha, India. Dr. Pradhan's extensive engagement in orchestrating Workshops, Seminars, and Symposia across regional, national, and international platforms reflects her unwavering dedication to Law and Sustainable Development. Her passion for academia, demonstrated research excellence, and unwavering commitment to addressing societal challenges position her as an exemplary candidate for the post of Associate Editor / Editor, Law Books, Springer (50117).
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