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About
The African Coalition
The Elephant Protection Initiative was launched in 2014 by the leaders of 5 states: Botswana, Chad, Ethiopia, Gabon, and Tanzania

The Secretariat
The Secretariat is staffed by an Executive Management team of experienced conservationists

Our Leadership Council
The Elephant Protection Initiative and its secretariat benefit from the advice and experience of a group of eminent African politicians and conservationists.

Annual Reports
Check out our Annual Financial & Progress Reports

EPI's 10th Anniversary
The EPI celebrates 10 years of existence in 2024. Find out more about what we have achieved in the past decade, and our plans for the next.
Solutions
The Ivory Trade
Having successfully achieved its objectives, Stop Ivory formally closed in December 2020.

Stockpile Management
Stockpiles of ivory, and other wildlife products, accrue from carcasses found in the wild or seized from poachers and traffickers.

Harmonious Coexistence
The Elephant Protection Initiative is dedicated to mitigating and, where possible, preventing, the conflict between elephants and people.

Long Term Action Plans
Our NEAPs are aligned to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals introduced in 2016.
Resources
Annual Reports
All annual reports for the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation and Stop Ivory.
Ivory Management
Resources related to the work we do in ivory stockpile management, the stockpile management system, SmartWater Technology and the EarthRanger Technology.
Briefing Papers
Submissions from the EPIF to international bodies, part of our efforts to influence high-level dialogue and highlight threats facing Africa’s elephants.
Human Elephant Conflict
Resources related to the work we are doing in human-elephant conflict and coexistence.
Vision 2030
The Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation's strategic vision for 2030.
National Elephant Action Plans
National Elephant Action Plans developed with the support of The EPI.
Conservation Finance
Guidance for identifying and engaging multilateral and bilateral donors, international financing institutions and other funding partners to fill resourcing gaps.
10-Year Report
The reports detailing the decade of progress in human-elephant conflict and ivory management, alongside the chapters broken down in downloadable versions.
News
From the Field
Latest stories from the world of elephant conservation and the Elephant Protection Initiative

Briefing Papers
The Kunming-Montreal Post-2020 global biodiversity framework  adopted during the 15th meeting of the conference of the parties.

African Voices
The Elephant Protection Initiative is Africa's platform, amplifying local perspectives on elephant conservation, human-elephant conflict, biodiversity, and much more.

In Images
Showcasing the people and places involved in our work to secure stockpiles, end the trade in ivory, protect elephants and their habitats.
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Support us
Our strength is amplified with collective action, and you can help make a difference by partnering with Elephant Protection Initiative.

Careers
The EPI Secretariat works tirelessly to identify and implement practical and sustainable ways to protect elephants and ensure their harmonious coexistence with people.
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News from the Field

Latest stories from the world of elephant conservation and the Elephant Protection Initiative

A Beacon of Hope: Bridging Boundaries with Ethiopia's Elephant Watchtowers

EPI Secretariat

Nov 21, 20234 min read

A Beacon of Hope: Bridging Boundaries with Ethiopia's Elephant Watchtowers

Greta Francesca Iori in Chebera, Ethiopia. I believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to make a positive change...

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EPI Foundation's Statement on the Situation in Babile Elephant Sanctuary

EPI Secretariat

Sep 20, 20231 min read

EPI Foundation's Statement on the Situation in Babile Elephant Sanctuary

Babile Elephant Sanctuary in eastern Ethiopia The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Foundation expresses its strong support for the...

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Hailu Zerfu

EPI Secretariat

Apr 17, 20232 min read

Hailu Zerfu

Our Friend of the Month for April is Hailu Zerfu from Ethiopia. Hailu is a human-wildlife conflict and coexistence expert at the...

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Film release: Ethiopia’s Elephant Crisis

EPI Secretariat

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Film release: Ethiopia’s Elephant Crisis

a powerful documentary on Ethiopia's efforts to save its endangered elephants.

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Women, Wildlife Crime & Conservation

EPI Secretariat

Sep 1, 20201 min read

Women, Wildlife Crime & Conservation

Want to learn more about the challenges of elephant conservation in Ethiopia? Do listen to this fascinating talk from the EPI's Greta Iori,

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Goodbye to one of Ethiopia’s best known giants, Shulure.

EPI Secretariat

Jun 8, 20202 min read

Goodbye to one of Ethiopia’s best known giants, Shulure.

This elephant brushed with death many times over his long life, and there is a sadness in the surprised relief that he has died of natural c

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First forensic testing in Ethiopia of trafficked rhino horn

EPI Secretariat

Jan 24, 20201 min read

First forensic testing in Ethiopia of trafficked rhino horn

Police in Addis Ababa have struck a blow to the illegal trade in rhino horn, in an unprecedented international operation...

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Kumara Wakjira

EPI Secretariat

Jan 9, 20202 min read

Kumara Wakjira

Our January Friend of the Month is Kumara Wakjira – Director General, Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority.

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Securing National Ivory Stockpiles

EPI Secretariat

Feb 20, 20191 min read

Securing National Ivory Stockpiles

Senior wildlife officials from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Malawi met in Nairobi on February 12th and 13th for a workshop on securing...

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