RT null T1 Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation Response to UNEA-6 Ministerial Zero Draft A1 Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation, K1 environmental governance K1 declaration YR 2023 FD 2023-05 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/42577 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/42577 NO This response outlines the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation position on a draft ministerial declaration addressing global environmental challenges. It describes an African-led initiative focused on human–elephant coexistence, conflict mitigation and conservation planning through national action frameworks. It emphasises links between biodiversity, climate change, and land degradation, advocating inclusive, science-based action. Recommendations call for stronger multilateral cooperation, protection of wildlife from exploitation, and recognition of ecosystem roles in carbon sequestration and resilience globally shared. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 17, 2026