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Elephant Crisis Fund Wins Prestigious 20th BBVA Foundation Worldwide Award for Biodiversity Conservation

Elephant Crisis Fund Wins Prestigious 20th BBVA Foundation Worldwide Award for Biodiversity Conservation [Tuesday, 23 September 2025] The Elephant Crisis Fund (ECF) has been named the winner of the 20th BBVA Foundation Worldwide Award for Biodiversity Conservation, receiving international recognition for its groundbreaking and sustained contribution to protecting elephants across the African continent. The … Continued

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Protecting a Forest Elephant Stronghold

Deep in the heart of the Republic of the Congo lies Odzala-Kokoua National Park, a...

A Worthy Legacy: The Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize

Esmond Bradley Martin was an extraordinary person who played a pivotal role in shedding light...

Human-Elephant Conflict

Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict in South Luangwa, Zambia

The picturesque landscapes of Luangwa Valley, located in Eastern Zambia, are teeming with biodiversity, including...

Human-Elephant Conflict

Using Technology to Save Critically Endangered Forest Elephants in Liberia

Human-elephant conflict is a pressing issue in Africa and Asia, but a new audio technology...

Some Signs of Hope in a Wildlife Trafficking Hotspot

Nigeria has gained a reputation as one of Africa’s main wildlife trafficking hubs, with criminals...

RE-ESTABLISHING A REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE AREA IN SOUTH SUDAN

In August 2022, African Parks signed a 10-year renewable agreement with the Government of the...

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Can human-elephant conflict be prevented before it starts?

Zakouma holds the largest surviving population of elephants in Chad, and is one of African...

POACHING NO LONGER THE BIGGEST THREAT TO ELEPHANTS

Thanks to the efforts of many, the reduction in the ivory crisis over the last...

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