Stop Ivory closed down in 2020. We are proud to have played our part in protecting the African elephant. Please follow @EPIAfrica as it carries on the good work
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Dr. Winnie Kiiru from the EPI Foundation discusses the successes and challenges of elephant conservation in 2020 and wishes you a happy World Elephant Day!
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This World Environment Day there are calls for greater efforts to protect the planet’s living systems - the EPI's Greta Iori talks about the challenges facing elephants.
#WorldEnvironmentDay #elephants #biodiversity
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On Endangered Species day 2020, it is important to recognise 'the benefits of effective nature conservation extend well beyond wildlife and attractive scenery—including health, development and security benefits—and so too must the sources of financing.'
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Illegal wildlife traffickers are adapting to travel restrictions through increased online sales. There is an opportunity to apply creative tech solutions to spot illicit activity, as used by institutions to target corruption and human trafficking.
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'We need a paradigm shift in how we think about funding conservation and motivation for African people to preserve wildlife.'
The EPI’s Dr Winnie Kiiru on finding a solution for sustaining conservation.
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Watch the EPI's very own @TheItaliopian - determined to make a difference and conserve the precious wildlife of the Horn of Africa.
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Dr Winnie Kiiru, of the EPI Foundation, with a #WorldWildlifeDay message from Amboseli, Kenya
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A tribute to Tim the Tusker by the EPI's Dr Winnie Kiiru elephantprotectioninitiative…
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Following up on a post of a few days ago which attracted a lot of interest: authorities in NE Nigeria appeal for international help to protect an elephant herd spotted in a conflict zone rfi.fr/en/africa/20191229-ni…
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"Yeah but no but..." Adolescent elephants are like grumpy human teenagers. Read on: nzherald.co.nz/science/news/…
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LUNA’S STORY PART THREE...
In 2013, STE collared Luna and other orphans to gain a deeper insight into the strategies that orphaned elephants use to survive in the wild. The data provided by collars is invaluable. It helps us track elephants and keep an eye on them. 📸 Sean Dundas
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When we rescued Enkesha 2 years ago, we were worried that she may lose her trunk which was nearly severed by a bushmeat poacher’s wire snare. She's made a miraculous recovery & though her trunk still has a small hole, it doesn't impact her ability to forage (or drink) in any way
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The EPI's November newsletter is out! Read all our latest news here: mailchi.mp/a8eb94d3569b/epi-…
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We are deeply saddened by the death from natural causes of 52 year old Matt - a beloved bull and one of North Kenya’s largest tuskers. Read Matt's life story here: bit.ly/2MFnMAV Photo: Eldemond Williams #bull #Matt #NortherKenya #Tusker #elephant #RIP
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On the day Prince Harry follows his mother's footsteps in the minefields of #Angola, a reminder that South-East Angola has the potential to be one of Africa's last great elephant strongholds.
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Congratulations to EPI founder country #Gabon- and @LeeWhiteCBE - 150 million USD from Norway for sustainable forest use- a blueprint for other nations of the Congo basin?
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#NatureNow, a new short film narrated by @GretaThunberg and author and journalist @GeorgeMonbiot, serves as a call to action to protect, restore and fund #NaturalClimateSolutions ahead of tomorrow's the Global #ClimateStrike & #ClimateWeekNYC conservation.org/naturenow
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Short video clip from recent #elephant collaring exercise in Yankari. Rangers and vets working together. Brave dedicated individuals committed to saving our endangered wildlife for Nigeria's future
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Prince Harry to see legacy of Diana’s anti-landmine work in ‘poignant’ visit to Angola: buff.ly/2PTVLt8 @itvnews
#Angola #PrinceHarry #landminefree2025
