AFRICA'S ANSWER
TO THE ELEPHANT CRISIS.
We, the EPI, comprise 20 African countries determined to end the killing of our elephants. The majority of surviving elephants live in our countries. We span the continent, from east to west, from savannah to dense forests. We are Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone. We have plans to protect our elephants, but we know any lasting solutions must incorporate the needs of people who live alongside wildlife. We believe conservation and development can be achieved in tandem. We can do most of the work ourselves, but we also welcome your support.
LATEST NEWS
CHALLENGES TO CITES
January 2020
We address the challenges posed to CITES by some SADC countries - and welcome a new member to our leadership council.
FIRST FORENSIC TESTING IN ETHIOPIA
January 2020
Police in Addis Ababa have struck a blow to the illegal trade in rhino horn, in an unprecedented international operation involving the Ethiopian authorities, TRACE wildlife forensics network, and the EPI Foundation.
EPI FRIEND OF
THE MONTH
January 2020
Our January Friend of the Month is Kumara Wakjira – Director General, Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority
THE ELEPHANT CRISIS
Africa’s elephants are disappearing. Some 20,000 are killed each year- that’s 55 every single day- mostly for the illegal ivory trade. The overall number has declined by about one third over the last decade. Many elephants now live in small and isolated populations; if current trends continue, they will be wiped out in the next decade.
"We can save Africa's elephants, but only if we all do our part. We need to come together to support National Elephant Action Plans."
