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


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

EPI Secretariat
2 days ago3 min read
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Amplifying African Voices in Conservation: Survivor Nyasulu
Survivor Nyasulu is a conservation storyteller, filmmaker, photojournalist, and culture photographer from Dete, Hwange in Zimbabwe.

EPI Secretariat
5 days ago4 min read
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Marking 50 Years of CITES: A Conversation with a Lifelong Conservationist
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.

EPI Secretariat
Oct 74 min read
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Restoring Hope for Nigeria’s National Parks: The Work of Africa Nature Investors
From Gashaka to Okomu, our friend of the month, Tunde Morakinyo, is rebuilding parks, protecting elephants & empowering communities through ANI.

EPI Secretariat
Sep 175 min read
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Protecting Angola’s Elephants and Supporting Local Communities
In Angola’s Kwanza Norte, farmers & elephants are in growing conflict. The EPIF's Jose Agostinho reports from the field on the challenges and possible solutions for coexistence.

EPI Secretariat
Sep 32 min read
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Framing the Future: Conservation and Connection Through a Camera Lens
Our friend of the month for August is Georgina Goodwin, an award-winning documentary photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya.

EPI Secretariat
Aug 285 min read
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Keeping Ivory out of Economic Use
EPI member states are dedicated to preventing ivory from entering the illegal wildlife trade by securing or permanently disposing of stockpiles. We support this effort through an advanced stockpile management system that improves transparency and control.

EPI Secretariat
Aug 224 min read
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Resourcing Tomorrow Partners with the Elephant Protection Initiative to Amplify Conservation and Launch Gala Silent Auction
From main-stage ESG discussions led by the Chair of our Board, Hon. Sharon Ikeazor, and our CEO, John Scanlon, to an unforgettable Silent Auction at our Gala Dinner on 4 December, this partnership puts wildlife conservation at the heart of the resource development conversation.

EPI Secretariat
Aug 83 min read
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Championing Wildlife and Protected Areas in Cameroon
Our friend of the month is Joseph Lekealem, a dedicated conservation leader who has spent decades working to protect Cameroon’s wildlife and forests.

EPI Secretariat
Jul 293 min read
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