Award-winning photographer Federico Borella has been documenting the human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka for four years.

The intricate relationship between humans and elephants is fraught with tension, as both vie for space and resources. This conflict often leads to crop damage, property destruction, and even fatalities on both sides. Borella's work aims to highlight these complexities through his lens.

Borella’s photographs reveal the daily struggles faced by Sri Lankan farmers who live in close proximity to elephant habitats.

The long-term vulnerability of this region lies in the continued encroachment of human settlements into wildlife areas, which exacerbates the conflict and threatens both species' survival.

What is the long-term climate outlook for this region?

As climate change alters rainfall patterns and temperatures, it could further disrupt ecosystems, pushing elephants into closer contact with human settlements. This scenario would likely increase conflicts and necessitate robust conservation strategies to protect both humans and wildlife.

The outlook remains challenging without significant intervention.