The greatest challenges facing our work are habitat loss and fragmentation, increasing human-elephant conflict, and the persistent threat of poaching. As human populations grow and land is converted for agriculture, settlement and infrastructure, traditional elephant migration routes are being blocked, leading to more frequent encounters between people and wildlife. Climate change is placing additional pressure on both communities and ecosystems, increasing competition for water and grazing resources. Securing sufficient long-term funding to protect critical habitats, maintain monitoring and rapid-response teams, and support community-led conservation initiatives remains an ongoing challenge.

Addressing these challenges will help secure a connected and resilient landscape where elephants and people can thrive together. Protecting migration corridors and reducing conflict will allow elephants to move safely between key habitats, maintaining healthy populations and supporting the ecological processes that benefit countless other species. For local communities, improved coexistence can reduce crop losses, property damage and safety concerns while creating opportunities through conservation-related employment and tourism. In the long term, safeguarding the Greater Mara Ecosystem will help preserve one of Africa's most iconic wildlife landscapes and ensure its benefits are enjoyed by future generations.