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Elephant Protection Initiative

@epiafrica

An alliance of 26 African states. Solutions towards mitigating human-elephant conflict, ending ivory trade, and harmonious coexistence of people and elephants.

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In 2019, over 25 tonnes of pangolin scales & ivory were seized in record-breaking busts. After 2020, the trade collapsed, and hasn’t bounced back. New Wildlife Justice Commission report shows how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted wildlife crime: wildlifejustice.org/wp-content/upl… #StopIvoryTrade

In 2019, over 25 tonnes of pangolin scales &amp; ivory were seized in record-breaking busts. After 2020, the trade collapsed, and hasn’t bounced back. New <a href="/WJCommission/">Wildlife Justice Commission</a> report shows how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted wildlife crime: wildlifejustice.org/wp-content/upl… 
#StopIvoryTrade
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Your repost/donation will make a real difference in #Ethiopia: gofundme.com/f/help-us-radi… Around 800 elephants still roam freely but as they follow ancient migration paths they conflict with nearby communities. Help us change that by donating towards fitting a radio collar on a

Your repost/donation will make a real difference in #Ethiopia: gofundme.com/f/help-us-radi…

Around 800 elephants still roam freely but as they follow ancient migration paths they conflict with nearby communities. Help us change that by donating towards fitting a radio collar on a
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We're proud to welcome Hon. Sharon Ikeazor CON from Nigeria, and Prof. Prof. Lee White CBE from Gabon to our Board of Trustees! Hon. Ikeazor also becomes Chair of the Board, a major step in strengthening EPI’s role as Africa’s voice for elephant & community conservation:

We're proud to welcome Hon. <a href="/sharon_ikeazor/">Sharon Ikeazor</a> CON from Nigeria, and Prof. <a href="/LeeWhiteCBE/">Prof. Lee White CBE</a> from Gabon to our Board of Trustees! Hon. Ikeazor also becomes Chair of the Board, a major step in strengthening EPI’s role as Africa’s voice for elephant &amp; community conservation:
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šŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Hon. Sharon Ikeazor ( and Prof. Prof. Lee White CBE on their appointment to the EPI Board of Trustees! Special congratulations to Hon. Ikeazor on becoming Chair of the Board — a powerful step forward for African-led elephant and community conservation. šŸ˜šŸŒ šŸ‘

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Congratulations to Sharon Ikeazor & Sir Prof. Lee White CBE . No doubt the duo will add value in achieving the objectives of Elephant Protection Initiative especially that elephants are now endangered species in the continent and are fast becoming extinct. 🐘 🐘🐘

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New research led by University of Portsmouth reveals how the loss of experienced individual elephants stops the knowledge transfer between generations, putting elephant societies at risk. Read more: phys.org/news/2025-05-l… #Research #ElephantConservation

New research led by <a href="/portsmouthuni/">University of Portsmouth</a> reveals how the loss of experienced individual elephants stops the knowledge transfer between generations, putting elephant societies at risk. Read more: phys.org/news/2025-05-l… 

#Research #ElephantConservation
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Wildlife crime doesn’t end with a seizure, that’s why we created the Stockpile Management System (SMS); a smart tool that helps governments track, secure, and manage seized wildlife products: elephantprotectioninitiative.org/stockpile-mana… #ConservationTech #IllegalWildlifeTrade

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Last week we welcomed Hon. Sharon Ikeazor CON from Nigeria, and Prof. Prof. Lee White CBE from Gabon to our Board of Trustees! Hon. Ikeazor also accepted the invitation to chair the board, a major step in strengthening Elephant Protection Initiative's role as Africa’s voice for elephant & community

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A new study finds that human-elephant conflict in Kenya is rising due to homes and farms encroaching on elephant habitats: 70% of cases involve safety threats and crop damage. Read: the-star.co.ke/news/2025-05-1…

A new study finds that human-elephant conflict in Kenya is rising due to homes and farms encroaching on elephant habitats: 70% of cases involve safety threats and crop damage. Read: the-star.co.ke/news/2025-05-1…
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With experience across the African continent, our friend of the month, Alex Stonor, shares his thoughts on how wildlife conservation, ethical investment, and local community empowerment can work hand in hand to secure a thriving future for both people and ecosystems:

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šŸ—žļø Just released: African Parks Annual Report 2024 ā€œThe Decade to Make a Differenceā€ šŸ—žļø It showcases their remarkable progress, the partnerships that power it, and the urgent tasks ahead: africanparks.org/annual-report-… #ConservationNews

šŸ—žļø Just released: <a href="/AfricanParks/">African Parks</a> Annual Report 2024 ā€œThe Decade to Make a Differenceā€ šŸ—žļø 
It showcases their remarkable progress, the partnerships that power it, and the urgent tasks ahead: africanparks.org/annual-report-…
#ConservationNews
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This #BiodiversityDay2025 we champion harmonious coexistence between people & elephants. Protecting Africa’s elephants means protecting ecosystems, livelihoods & our shared future. #HarmonyWithNature #SustainableDevelopment

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In a historic milestone, 42 elephants have been translocated from the main camp section of Addo Elephant National Park SANParks Camdeboo in the Eastern Cape to its newly secured Kabouga section, 56km away. Read more: timeslive.co.za/news/south-afr…

In a historic milestone, 42 elephants have been translocated from the main camp section of Addo Elephant National Park <a href="/SANParksCNP/">SANParks Camdeboo</a>  in the Eastern Cape to its newly secured Kabouga section, 56km away. Read more: timeslive.co.za/news/south-afr…
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Yesterday was #AfricaDay, and we celebrated the mighty African elephant, a symbol of strength and heritage. The Elephant Protection Initiative honours the communities who live alongside them, the rangers who protect them, and the governments working to ensure their survival

Yesterday was #AfricaDay, and we celebrated the mighty African elephant, a symbol of strength and heritage. The Elephant Protection Initiative honours the communities who live alongside them, the rangers who protect them, and the governments working to ensure their survival
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Elephants are regarded as one of Africa's most iconic animals. But some villages in #Zimbabwe see the herds as nuisance and even a threat. This is why rangers in wildlife parks have devised a tracking system to help prevent dangerous encounters. Randolph Nogel reports: