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Sep 1
1 min

Women, Wildlife Crime & Conservation

Want to learn more about the challenges of elephant conservation in Ethiopia? Do listen to this fascinating talk from the EPI's Greta Iori,

Aug 11
1 min

World Elephant Day 2020

A special message on World Elephant Day from Amboseli National Park, Kenya where over 140 calves have been born this year.

Jul 9
1 min

Mysterious elephant deaths in Botswana

Botswana will soon release results of tests from elephant carcasses- throwing light on the mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants

Jul 8
1 min

New wildlife trade regime needed to avoid next pandemic

The EPI's John E Scanlon, speaks to the Financial Time's about how conservation efforts have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis

Jul 1
1 min

The business of conservation – where next for Africa’s wildlife economy?

The EPI's John Scanlon, and Dr Winnie Winnie Kirru, alongside Trustee Alexander Rhodes, discuss the future for Africa's wildlife economy in

Jun 24
2 min

Benin joins the EPI

We warmly welcome Benin to this truly pan-African initiative that spans across Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone Africa.

Jun 9
1 min

How do we prevent the supply of wildlife from natural habitats to consumer markets?

The EPI's John Scanlon joins an expert panel explore the current approach to preventing the supply of wild animals and their parts to the ma

Jun 8
2 min

Goodbye to one of Ethiopia’s best known giants, Shulure.

This elephant brushed with death many times over his long life, and there is a sadness in the surprised relief that he has died of natural c

Jun 1
2 min

The EPI welcomes John Scanlon

John Scanlon AO will be joining the Foundation as Special Adviser to the Board and the Council and acting CEO

May 18
2 min

Antiques trade fails to kill off landmark UK Ivory Act

The landmark UK Ivory Act has passed yet another legal challenge from the antiques trade in an authoritative ruling issued on 18th May by th

Apr 8
2 min

Barre Koivogui

Our Friend of the Month is Barre Koivogui, from the Republic of Guinea, an EPI Member country.

Apr 8
2 min

COVID-19 and the EPI

Amidst the fears and concerns we all share, Mr Rodriguez is asking us to take stock and look at how we can live more sustainable lives.

Mar 17
2 min

Conservation and Coronavirus

A look at the impact of the Coronavirus, both at the EPI and in conservation.

Mar 17
2 min

James Lutalo

Our March Friend of the Month is James Lutalo, Director for the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities in Uganda.

Feb 20
2 min

What we can learn from the life of Tim the Tusker

A look back at Tim the Tusker's life and what we can learn from him

Feb 7
2 min

A Tribute to Tim the Tusker of Amboseli National Park, Kenya by the EPI’s Dr Winnie Kiiru

Feb 6
1 min

The EPI welcomes agreement between Angola and African Parks for the management of Iona National Park

EPI Foundation CEO joins the government of Angola and African Parks for the signing of the management agreement for Iona National Park.

Jan 24
1 min

First forensic testing in Ethiopia of trafficked rhino horn

Police in Addis Ababa have struck a blow to the illegal trade in rhino horn, in an unprecedented international operation...

Dec 17, 2019
1 min

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

Dec 10, 2019
2 min

A look back on 2019...

The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflecting on the events of the past twelve months, and looking forward to future opportunit

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