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

The business of conservation – where next for Africa’s wildlife economy?

EPI Secretariat

Jul 1, 20201 min read

The business of conservation – where next for Africa’s wildlife economy?

The EPI's John Scanlon, and Dr Winnie Winnie Kirru, alongside Trustee Alexander Rhodes, discuss the future for Africa's wildlife economy in

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EPI Secretariat

Jun 24, 20202 min read

Benin joins the EPI

We warmly welcome Benin to this truly pan-African initiative that spans across Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone Africa.

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How do we prevent the supply of wildlife from natural habitats to consumer markets?

EPI Secretariat

Jun 9, 20201 min read

How do we prevent the supply of wildlife from natural habitats to consumer markets?

The EPI's John Scanlon joins an expert panel explore the current approach to preventing the supply of wild animals and their parts to the ma

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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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EPI Secretariat

Jun 1, 20202 min read

The EPI welcomes John Scanlon

John Scanlon AO will be joining the Foundation as Special Adviser to the Board and the Council and acting CEO

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Antiques trade fails to kill off landmark UK Ivory Act

EPI Secretariat

May 18, 20202 min read

Antiques trade fails to kill off landmark UK Ivory Act

The landmark UK Ivory Act has passed yet another legal challenge from the antiques trade in an authoritative ruling issued on 18th May by th

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EPI Secretariat

Apr 8, 20202 min read

Barre Koivogui

Our Friend of the Month is Barre Koivogui, from the Republic of Guinea, an EPI Member country.

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EPI Secretariat

Apr 8, 20202 min read

COVID-19 and the EPI

Amidst the fears and concerns we all share, Mr Rodriguez is asking us to take stock and look at how we can live more sustainable lives.

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EPI Secretariat

Mar 17, 20202 min read

Conservation and Coronavirus

A look at the impact of the Coronavirus, both at the EPI and in conservation.

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EPI Secretariat

Mar 17, 20202 min read

James Lutalo

Our March Friend of the Month is James Lutalo, Director for the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities in Uganda.

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What we can learn from the life of Tim the Tusker

EPI Secretariat

Feb 20, 20202 min read

What we can learn from the life of Tim the Tusker

A look back at Tim the Tusker's life and what we can learn from him

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A Tribute to Tim the Tusker of Amboseli National Park, Kenya by the EPI’s Dr Winnie Kiiru

EPI Secretariat

Feb 7, 20202 min read

A Tribute to Tim the Tusker of Amboseli National Park, Kenya by the EPI’s Dr Winnie Kiiru

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The EPI welcomes agreement between Angola and African Parks for the management of Iona National Park

EPI Secretariat

Feb 6, 20201 min read

The EPI welcomes agreement between Angola and African Parks for the management of Iona National Park

EPI Foundation CEO joins the government of Angola and African Parks for the signing of the management agreement for Iona National Park.

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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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Carlos Manuel Rodriguez of Costa Rica joins the leadership council of the EPI Foundation.

EPI Secretariat

Dec 17, 20191 min read

Carlos Manuel Rodriguez of Costa Rica joins the leadership council of the EPI Foundation.

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EPI Secretariat

Dec 10, 20192 min read

A look back on 2019...

The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflecting on the events of the past twelve months, and looking forward to future opportunit

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The UK Ivory Act is upheld – but why we need to stay vigilant...

EPI Secretariat

Nov 12, 20192 min read

The UK Ivory Act is upheld – but why we need to stay vigilant...

The UK Ivory Act is upheld – but we need to stay vigilant.

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Developing investigation and prosecution capacity to save Angola's elephants

EPI Secretariat

Oct 28, 20192 min read

Developing investigation and prosecution capacity to save Angola's elephants

Developing investigation and prosecution capacity to save Angola's elephants Angola’s recent history, for people and wildlife, is tragic. Bu

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EPI Secretariat

Oct 16, 20192 min read

Is the UK Ivory Act Under Threat?

Just when you thought it was all over… it turns out there might be another twist in the tale.

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EPI Secretariat

Oct 8, 20191 min read

First Lady of Kenya

The EPI’s Miles Geldard (left) and Dr Winnie Kiiru (second from right) were honoured to brief Kenya’s First Lady, H. E Margaret Kenyatta on

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