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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.
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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

EPI Boosted by Key African Appointments

EPI Boosted by Key African Appointments

EPI Boosted by Key African Appointments

The EPI Board of Trustees welcome Honourable Sharon Ikeazor, CON, and Professor Lee White, CBE. Honourable Ikeazor has also accepted an invitation from the Board members to serve as Chair of the Board.

EPI Secretariat

May 62 min read

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Celebrating a Decade: Highlights from the EPI's 10th Anniversary Event

Celebrating a Decade: Highlights from the EPI's 10th Anniversary Event

Celebrating a Decade: Highlights from the EPI's 10th Anniversary Event

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) celebrated its 10th anniversary this month at a special event in Nairobi, Kenya.

EPI Secretariat

May 20, 20243 min read

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Coexistence between Humanity and Elephants in Africa

Coexistence between Humanity and Elephants in Africa

Coexistence between Humanity and Elephants in Africa

In Nairobi, government wildlife officials from more than 20 African countries came together to discuss human-elephant conflict.

EPI Secretariat

May 17, 20244 min read

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New chair for the Elephant Protection Initiative’s Leadership Council

New chair for the Elephant Protection Initiative’s Leadership Council

New chair for the Elephant Protection Initiative’s Leadership Council

The EPI appoints Nigeria’s former Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, as the chairperson of its Leadership Council.

EPI Secretariat

May 15, 20242 min read

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An African Success Story: Alliance of Elephant Range States Celebrates a Decade of Progress in Conservation

An African Success Story: Alliance of Elephant Range States Celebrates a Decade of Progress in Conservation

An African Success Story: Alliance of Elephant Range States Celebrates a Decade of Progress in Conservation

The EPI, an alliance of African countries, celebrates its first decade at a special event in Nairobi on May 9th 2024.

EPI Secretariat

Apr 24, 20242 min read

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Carlos Manuel Rodriguez of Costa Rica joins the leadership council of the EPI Foundation.

Carlos Manuel Rodriguez of Costa Rica joins the leadership council of the EPI Foundation.

Carlos Manuel Rodriguez of Costa Rica joins the leadership council of the EPI Foundation.

Carlos Manuel Rodriguez of Costa Rica joins the leadership council of the EPI Foundation.

EPI Secretariat

Dec 17, 20191 min read

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First Lady of Kenya

First Lady of Kenya

First Lady of Kenya

The EPI’s Miles Geldard (left) and Dr Winnie Kiiru (second from right) were honoured to brief Kenya’s First Lady, H. E Margaret Kenyatta on

EPI Secretariat

Oct 8, 20191 min read

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The First Lady of Kenya Joins the EPI Leadership Council

The First Lady of Kenya Joins the EPI Leadership Council

The First Lady of Kenya Joins the EPI Leadership Council

The EPI Secretariat is delighted that Mrs Margaret Kenyatta, First Lady of Kenya, has agreed to serve on the Leadership Council of the...

EPI Secretariat

Apr 11, 20191 min read

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