UN@80: Indonesian student in China applies AI to foster harmony between humans and elephants

Naufal Rahman, an international student from Indonesia, is pursuing his master's degree in ecology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on one of the most urgent conservation issues worldwide: the conflict between humans and animals, specifically humans and elephants in Naufal's case.

Naufal is applying artificial intelligence to develop a sophisticated early warning system. By training an AI model to identify elephant sounds from a distance accurately, his goal is to create a proactive, data-driven tool for conflict mitigation. Supported by China's dedication to research and international collaboration, Naufal's project is more than just an academic effort. It demonstrates a tangible attempt by a young scholar to provide innovative solutions to a global conservation challenge, embodying the spirit of building a shared future where humanity and wildlife can coexist.