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News from the Field
Latest stories from the world of elephant conservation and the Elephant Protection Initiative


Advancing Conservation Through Cutting-Edge Technology for Enhanced Protected Area and Wildlife Management
In September, the second EarthRanger Congress was held in Mombasa with conservation and wildlife professionals.

EPI Secretariat
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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Protecting Nature: How a Beninese Conservationist is Championing Biodiversity in West Africa
Our friend of the month is Lieutenant-Colonel Amandine Gnido Assogba Deleke, the current EPI focal point for Benin, and the country has been

EPI Secretariat
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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From Reforestation in the Countryside to Stockpile Management in Africa: Tackling Sustainable Conservation Across Africa
Charlie Henson, who is from the United Kingdom, has recently joined our team as Program Manager for Stockpile Management.

EPI Secretariat
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation Background Briefing Note on Ivory Trade
The EPI maintains its opposition to reopening international ivory trade and the importance of a unified approach to securing biodiversity.

EPI Secretariat
Sep 23, 20245 min read
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Benin Makes History by Destroying Seized Wildlife Products in Bold Stand Against Wildlife Crime
155KG of seized wildlife products was incinerated in Cotonou, Benin, marking a significant step towards combating wildlife trafficking.

EPI Secretariat
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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The Storyteller from the Wild: Echoing the Voices of Communities that Live Close to Nature
Linus Unah, the EPI friend of the month, is a Nigerian producer, journalist, and emerging documentary filmmaker.

EPI Secretariat
Aug 28, 20245 min read
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The Central Africa Republic Joins the EPI as its 26th Member State
The Central African Republic has become the 26th country to join the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI)

EPI Secretariat
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Nigeria Takes Action to Protect its Surviving ElephantsÂ
The EPI, Government of Nigeria, and WCS launch Nigeria's first ever National Elephant Action Plan for 2024 - 2034.

EPI Secretariat
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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Miguel Kinavuidi, EPI's National Focal Point for Angola
Meet Miguel Kinavuidi, our friend for the month of July. Miguel is the Project Technical Manager at the Angolan Ministry of Environment,...

EPI Secretariat
Jul 30, 20244 min read
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