Recent research emphasizes the need for a complex systems approach to human-wildlife coexistence, revealing that challenges related to carnivores and elephants are interconnected. A national Snare Mitigation Symposium in South Africa highlighted the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to combat illegal wildlife snaring, which is driven by socio-economic factors and has severe ecological impacts. Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is working on community awareness programs to reduce human-wildlife conflict, reporting a decrease in fatalities but ongoing challenges. The Australian Fisheries Management Authority is conducting workshops to enhance vessel monitoring systems in Southeast Asia to combat illegal fishing. These initiatives underline the critical role of community involvement and partnerships in developing effective conservation strategies. The overarching theme across these discussions is the necessity for inclusive approaches that engage local communities in co-developing solutions to wildlife management issues.