EPI Secretariat
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
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News from the Field
Latest stories from the world of elephant conservation and the Elephant Protection Initiative
EPI Secretariat
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
Benin joins the EPI
We warmly welcome Benin to this truly pan-African initiative that spans across Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone Africa.
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EPI Secretariat
- Jun 10, 2020
- 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
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EPI Secretariat
- Jun 8, 2020
- 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
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EPI Secretariat
- Jun 1, 2020
- 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
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EPI Secretariat
- May 19, 2020
- 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
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EPI Secretariat
- Apr 8, 2020
- 2 min
Barre Koivogui
Our Friend of the Month is Barre Koivogui, from the Republic of Guinea, an EPI Member country.
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EPI Secretariat
- Apr 8, 2020
- 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.
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EPI Secretariat
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Conservation and Coronavirus
A look at the impact of the Coronavirus, both at the EPI and in conservation.
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EPI Secretariat
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
James Lutalo
Our March Friend of the Month is James Lutalo, Director for the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities in Uganda.
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EPI Secretariat
- Feb 20, 2020
- 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
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EPI Secretariat
- Feb 7, 2020
- 2 min
A Tribute to Tim the Tusker of Amboseli National Park, Kenya by the EPI’s Dr Winnie Kiiru
A Tribute to Tim the Tusker of Amboseli National Park, Kenya by the EPI’s Dr Winnie Kiiru
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EPI Secretariat
- Feb 6, 2020
- 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.
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EPI Secretariat
- Jan 24, 2020
- 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...
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EPI Secretariat
- Dec 17, 2019
- 1 min
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.
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EPI Secretariat
- 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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EPI Secretariat
- 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.
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EPI Secretariat
- 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
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EPI Secretariat
- 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.
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EPI Secretariat
- 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
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