News from the Field

Read about the work we did in Conakry in support of the government of Guinea, where we strengthened the management of confiscated wildlife products by equipping staff with the tools to prevent illegal re-entry into markets and protect elephants across West Africa.

From the field, read how Ethiopia is deploying non-lethal solutions to manage human-elephant conflict.

Meet Dibblex Lesalon, a Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator, founder of the Boots on the Ground Podcast and our friend of the month.

Our friend of the month this December is His Majesty MVONDO Bruno, Traditional Chief of Minkok-Bityli in the Sanaga Maritime Division of Cameroon’s Littoral Region.

We highlight the importance of cross-sector collaboration, particularly with the mining community, in advancing biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and the long-term protection of Africa’s elephants.

We’re delighted to introduce Chloe Desesquelles as our Friend of the Month and the latest addition to the EPI team as programme manager.

From the field, Hailu Zerfu Kassa recounts his experience at the EarthRanger Regional Workshop in Entebbe.

Survivor Nyasulu is a conservation storyteller, filmmaker, photojournalist, and culture photographer from Dete, Hwange in Zimbabwe.

In 2025, CITES turns 50. To mark the milestone, veteran conservationist David Morgan reflects on five decades of regulating international wildlife trade in his new book. Read our conversation with him on CITES’ history, impact, and future.