<![CDATA[Human-elephant conflict in Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN) poses serious challenges to wildlife conservation and ecosystem management. Reduced habitat through deforestation and expanding oil palm plantations has increased negative interactions between communities and Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus), causing economic losses and threatening the sustainability of the species. Using a qualitative case study approach, this study analyzes communication strategies to mitigate human-elephant conflict. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis from various stakeholders, including buffer village communities and governmental organizations. Research findings indicate that communication barriers, such as low policy transparency, lack of socialization, and insufficient community involvement in conservation policy formulation, exacerbate the conflict. Drawing on participatory communication theory, this study recommends strategies based on multi-party dialogues, community-based education, and communication technology for conflict mitigation. The results contribute todeveloping more inclusive and sustainable conservation policies and can be adapted to manage human-wildlife conflicts in other protected areas.]]>
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