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About
The African Coalition
The Elephant Protection Initiative was launched in 2014 by the leaders of 5 states: Botswana, Chad, Ethiopia, Gabon, and Tanzania

The Secretariat
The Secretariat is staffed by an Executive Management team of experienced conservationists

Our Leadership Council
The Elephant Protection Initiative and its secretariat benefit from the advice and experience of a group of eminent African politicians and conservationists.

Annual Reports
Check out our Annual Financial & Progress Reports

EPI's 10th Anniversary
The EPI celebrates 10 years of existence in 2024. Find out more about what we have achieved in the past decade, and our plans for the next.
Solutions
The Ivory Trade
Having successfully achieved its objectives, Stop Ivory formally closed in December 2020.

Stockpile Management
Stockpiles of ivory, and other wildlife products, accrue from carcasses found in the wild or seized from poachers and traffickers.

Harmonious Coexistence
The Elephant Protection Initiative is dedicated to mitigating and, where possible, preventing, the conflict between elephants and people.

Long Term Action Plans
Our NEAPs are aligned to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals introduced in 2016.
Resources
Annual Reports
All annual reports for the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation and Stop Ivory.

Ivory Management
Resources related to the work we do in ivory stockpile management, the stockpile management system, SmartWater Technology and the EarthRanger Technology.

Briefing Papers
Submissions from the EPIF to international bodies, part of our efforts to influence high-level dialogue and highlight threats facing Africa’s elephants.

Human Elephant Conflict
Resources related to the work we are doing in human-elephant conflict and coexistence.

Vision 2030
The Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation's strategic vision for 2030.

National Elephant Action Plans
National Elephant Action Plans developed with the support of The EPI.

Conservation Finance
Guidance for identifying and engaging multilateral and bilateral donors, international financing institutions and other funding partners to fill resourcing gaps.

10-Year Report
The reports detailing the decade of progress in human-elephant conflict and ivory management, alongside the chapters broken down in downloadable versions.
News
From the Field
Latest stories from the world of elephant conservation and the Elephant Protection Initiative

Briefing Papers
The Kunming-Montreal Post-2020 global biodiversity framework  adopted during the 15th meeting of the conference of the parties.

African Voices
The Elephant Protection Initiative is Africa's platform, amplifying local perspectives on elephant conservation, human-elephant conflict, biodiversity, and much more.

In Images
Showcasing the people and places involved in our work to secure stockpiles, end the trade in ivory, protect elephants and their habitats.
Get Involved
Friends of the EPI
A global community of supporters committed to stopping the illegal ivory trade and saving Africa’s elephants.

Youth Ambassador Programme
Empowering passionate young people to become advocates for elephants and their habitats.

Special Events
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Support us
Our strength is amplified with collective action, and you can help make a difference by partnering with Elephant Protection Initiative.

Careers
The EPI Secretariat works tirelessly to identify and implement practical and sustainable ways to protect elephants and ensure their harmonious coexistence with people.
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News from the Field

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

Building Bridges Between Humans and Elephants: Insights from the Human-Elephant Coexistence Toolbox Training-of-Trainers Workshop

Building Bridges Between Humans and Elephants: Insights from the Human-Elephant Coexistence Toolbox Training-of-Trainers Workshop

Building Bridges Between Humans and Elephants: Insights from the Human-Elephant Coexistence Toolbox Training-of-Trainers Workshop

Through the Darwin Initiative grant, the EPIF is proud to continue supporting Angola in building its capacity to implement effective HEC.

EPI Secretariat

Dec 19, 20243 min read

A Decade of Dedication to Gabon's Forest Elephants

A Decade of Dedication to Gabon's Forest Elephants

A Decade of Dedication to Gabon's Forest Elephants

Our friend of the month of the year is Stephanie Bourgeois, the Stockpile Management System technical focal point for the EPIF in Gabon

EPI Secretariat

Dec 18, 20245 min read

Maintaining the International Ban on Ivory Trade

Maintaining the International Ban on Ivory Trade

Maintaining the International Ban on Ivory Trade

An assessment on how the EPI has performed in maintaining the international ban on ivory trade.

EPI Secretariat

Dec 5, 20243 min read

Championing Wildlife Conservation and Marine Turtle Protection in The Gambia

Championing Wildlife Conservation and Marine Turtle Protection in The Gambia

Championing Wildlife Conservation and Marine Turtle Protection in The Gambia

Mawdo Jallow is a wildlife conservationist and CITES focal point for The Gambia.

EPI Secretariat

Nov 26, 20245 min read

The EPI’s Theory of Change for Ivory Trafficking

The EPI’s Theory of Change for Ivory Trafficking

The EPI’s Theory of Change for Ivory Trafficking

The Theory of Change outlined here is a holistic approach to address ivory trafficking.

EPI Secretariat

Nov 11, 20243 min read

Advancing Conservation Through Cutting-Edge Technology for Enhanced Protected Area and Wildlife Management

Advancing Conservation Through Cutting-Edge Technology for Enhanced Protected Area and Wildlife Management

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

Protecting Nature: How a Beninese Conservationist is Championing Biodiversity in West Africa

Protecting Nature: How a Beninese Conservationist is Championing Biodiversity in West Africa

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

From Reforestation in the Countryside to Stockpile Management in Africa: Tackling Sustainable Conservation Across Africa

From Reforestation in the Countryside to Stockpile Management in Africa: Tackling Sustainable Conservation Across Africa

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

Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation Background Briefing Note on Ivory Trade

Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation Background Briefing Note on Ivory Trade

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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