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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 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

Nov 12, 2019
2 min

The UK Ivory Act is upheld – but why we need to stay vigilant...

The UK Ivory Act is upheld – but we need to stay vigilant.

Oct 28, 2019
2 min

Developing investigation and prosecution capacity to save Angola's elephants

Developing investigation and prosecution capacity to save Angola's elephants Angola’s recent history, for people and wildlife, is tragic. Bu

Oct 16, 2019
2 min

Is the UK Ivory Act Under Threat?

Just when you thought it was all over… it turns out there might be another twist in the tale.

Oct 8, 2019
1 min

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

Sep 10, 2019
2 min

Eritrea joins the EPI

Eritrea becomes the 20th member of the EPI

Aug 29, 2019
2 min

EPI Member States Meeting

"The EPI is a shining example of what can be achieved by like-minded countries and people, all working together to achieve a common goal....

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