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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
Follow our EPI Foundation upcoming and past events

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

Domestic ivory markets must not be reopened says leading voice on ivory trade

Domestic ivory markets must not be reopened says leading voice on ivory trade

Domestic ivory markets must not be reopened says leading voice on ivory trade

The EPI Foundation expresses its strong opposition to the reopening of domestic ivory markets.

EPI Secretariat

Apr 17, 20242 min read

Human – Elephant Coexistence: Lessons from Tsavo

Human – Elephant Coexistence: Lessons from Tsavo

Human – Elephant Coexistence: Lessons from Tsavo

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

EPI Secretariat

Apr 11, 20243 min read

Coordinating Efforts Towards Protecting African Elephants

Coordinating Efforts Towards Protecting African Elephants

Coordinating Efforts Towards Protecting African Elephants

In theme with women’s month, our friend for March is Susan Mutua (Suzzi), the Africa Program Coordinator at the NGO Elephant...

EPI Secretariat

Mar 19, 20243 min read

Tracing Smuggled Ivory, One Invisible Mark at a Time

Tracing Smuggled Ivory, One Invisible Mark at a Time

Tracing Smuggled Ivory, One Invisible Mark at a Time

As we go about life, safety is something we think about constantly. Not just personal safety, but material safety too. That’s why we...

EPI Secretariat

Mar 13, 20243 min read

On a Mission to Preserve Liberia’s Forests

On a Mission to Preserve Liberia’s Forests

On a Mission to Preserve Liberia’s Forests

Mr. Blamah Sando Goll, is The Technical Manager at Liberia’s Forestry Development Authority (FDA), the government body responsible for...

EPI Secretariat

Feb 27, 20243 min read

A Biologist From Colorado Works to Protect Endangered Species in Africa

A Biologist From Colorado Works to Protect Endangered Species in Africa

A Biologist From Colorado Works to Protect Endangered Species in Africa

Meet Dr. Matt Luizza, our Friend of the Month for January 2024 Dr. Matt Luizza. Photo Credit: Trevor Jones/Southern Tanzania Elephant...

EPI Secretariat

Jan 16, 20245 min read

Togo Joins the Elephant Protection Initiative

Togo Joins the Elephant Protection Initiative

Togo Joins the Elephant Protection Initiative

Togo has become the 24th country to join the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI), a pan-African alliance of countries dedicated to the...

EPI Secretariat

Jan 11, 20242 min read

Nigeria Destroys Seized Ivory in Big Push to Tackle Illegal Ivory Trade

Nigeria Destroys Seized Ivory in Big Push to Tackle Illegal Ivory Trade

Nigeria Destroys Seized Ivory in Big Push to Tackle Illegal Ivory Trade

Africa’s major transit hub for ivory export signals strong commitment to thwart trade. 2.5 tonnes of ivory that was crushed in Abuja...

EPI Secretariat

Jan 9, 20245 min read

Meet Major Remi Hefoume, EPI's Friend of the Month, December

Meet Major Remi Hefoume, EPI's Friend of the Month, December

Meet Major Remi Hefoume, EPI's Friend of the Month, December

Colonel Major Rémi HEFOUME is a courageous wildlife conservationist in Benin. He was one of the key players in getting Benin to join the...

EPI Secretariat

Dec 13, 20233 min read

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