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


Greta Francesca Iori: A Trailblazer in Conservation, Conflict Mediation, and Women’s Empowerment
In honour of women in conservation, we feature Greta F. Iori, an Ethiopian-Italian at the forefront of human-elephant coexistence.
EPI Secretariat
Mar 147 min read
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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...
EPI Secretariat
Nov 21, 20234 min read
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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...
EPI Secretariat
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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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...
EPI Secretariat
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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Film release: Ethiopia’s Elephant Crisis
a powerful documentary on Ethiopia's efforts to save its endangered elephants.
EPI Secretariat
Oct 6, 20202 min read
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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,
EPI Secretariat
Sep 1, 20201 min read
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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
EPI Secretariat
Jun 8, 20202 min read
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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...
EPI Secretariat
Jan 24, 20201 min read
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Kumara Wakjira
Our January Friend of the Month is Kumara Wakjira – Director General, Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority.
EPI Secretariat
Jan 9, 20202 min read
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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...
EPI Secretariat
Feb 20, 20191 min read
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