With data now flowing in, wildlife authorities on both sides of the border can begin to anticipate movements, respond to threats, and plan more effectively for peaceful co-existence between people and elephants across this transboundary landscape.

This was no ordinary deployment. It required meticulous planning, tight coordination and long, intense days. We extend our thanks and congratulations to everyone who made this possible: the UCF Veterinary & field teams, UWA Veterinary, management and operations teams, our partners at Northern Rangelands Trust, Save the Elephants, WildLandscapes International, Kenya Wildlife Service, Wildlife Research and Training Institute Kenya, and Tropic Air Kenya and Mara Elephant Project for their vital aerial support. This activity was partly funded by the European Union in Uganda NaturAfrica programme.

This collaring is not just about elephants, it’s about restoring and protecting the delicate balance between nature, people and progress. This achievement belongs to the people of the Kidepo region who have long shared their home with elephants and continue striving for peaceful co-existence, even as shifting land use patterns and emerging pressures have increased the risk of conflict in recent years.

With collaring teams now safely back at their posts across Kampala and Kenya, the focus shifts to monitoring, analysis, and action. UCF’s Conservation Technology team remains in Kidepo to support UWA’s team as they deepen the integration of EarthRanger into all aspects of operations across the park.