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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.

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

Feb 7, 2020
2 min

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

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.

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...

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...

Jun 13, 2019
1 min

Miles Geldard appointed as CEO of the EPI Foundation

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) has taken a crucial step towards its objective of protecting elephant populations, and...

Apr 17, 2019
1 min

The Forest Elephants of Nigeria’s Okomu National Park

The forests of southern Nigeria, much reduced in size, still contain some small elephant populations. Okomu National Park, in Edo State,...

Apr 11, 2019
1 min

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...

Feb 20, 2019
1 min

Securing National Ivory Stockpiles

Senior wildlife officials from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Malawi met in Nairobi on February 12th and 13th for a workshop on securing...

Jan 15, 2019
1 min

Angola’s First Workshop On Wildlife Crime

The EPI supported the Angolan government in hosting the country’s first ever workshop on wildlife crime. Some 30 senior prosecutors and...

Dec 20, 2018
2 min

EPI African Governments welcome the UK Ivory Bill

We the undersigned, African member governments of the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI), welcome the fact that today in London the...

Oct 17, 2018
2 min

Inaugural Meeting of the EPI Consultative Group

“Stop talking. Please stop talking. It is now time for action.” President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon...