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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.
Get Involved
Special Events
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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

Grant Burden

EPI Secretariat

May 19, 20213 min read

Grant Burden

Temos o prazer de apresentar o nosso Amigo do Mês de Maio, Grant Burden. Grant recentemente juntou-se à equipa da Fundação EPI como...

Grant Burden

EPI Secretariat

May 19, 20213 min read

Grant Burden

We’re delighted to introduce our Friend of the Month for May, Grant Burden. Grant recently joined the EPI Foundation team as a Special...

Grant Burden

EPI Secretariat

May 19, 20213 min read

Grant Burden

Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter notre ami du mois de mai, Grant Burden. Grant a récemment rejoint l’équipe de la Fondation EPI en...

Watch Our Special Event on Africa’s Human-Wildlife Crisis

EPI Secretariat

Apr 21, 20211 min read

Watch Our Special Event on Africa’s Human-Wildlife Crisis

On 4th May 2021, the EPI Foundation hosted a screening of ‘Living on the Edge’ by Black Bean Productions, followed by a discussion on...

Duclair Makaya

EPI Secretariat

Apr 7, 20212 min read

Duclair Makaya

Temos o prazer de incluir outro novo país para o nosso Amigo do Mês. Duclair Makaya é natural da República do Congo, onde trabalha como...

Duclair Makaya

EPI Secretariat

Apr 7, 20212 min read

Duclair Makaya

Nous sommes ravis d'inclure un autre nouveau pays pour notre ami du mois. Duclair Makaya est originaire de la République du Congo, où il...

Duclair Makaya

EPI Secretariat

Apr 7, 20212 min read

Duclair Makaya

We’re delighted to include another new country for our Friend of the Month. Duclair Makaya is from the Republic of Congo, where he works...

Forest Elephants; Endangered Treasures of Nigeria

EPI Secretariat

Mar 26, 20211 min read

Forest Elephants; Endangered Treasures of Nigeria

In the week that the African forest elephant was declared Critically Endangered, take a look at this hidden camera footage from Okomu...

Ulysse Sinagabé Korogone

EPI Secretariat

Mar 10, 20212 min read

Ulysse Sinagabé Korogone

Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter un ami du mois de la République du Bénin, qui abrite la plus grande population d’éléphants d’Afrique...

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