Republic of Botswana
Botswana has by far Africa’s largest elephant population, and is one of the few countries in Africa where elephants are expanding their geographical range. The majority of Botswana’s elephants are in the North and have historically migrated to and from neighbouring countries like Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Botswana was a founder member of the Elephant Protection Initiative in 2014.
Progress Towards the EPI Aims
Priority Projects Funded | |
Declaration Against International Ivory Trade | |
Domestic Trade Closed | |
Inventory in the last Two Years | |
National Elephant Action Plan Launched (2019 - 2029) |
Facts & Figures
Country Area: 600,370 km2
Elephant Range: 228,073 km2
Protected Range: 16%
Estimated Elephant Population: 131,626
CITES Listing: Appendix II
Botswana's Work with the EPI
Since launching the Elephant Protection Initiative in 2014, Botswana has worked closely with the EPI Secretariat to protect its elephants and tackle the illegal wildlife trade, as well as being a significant advocate on the global stage.