Together with all Kenyans we are following with sadness and anxiety the violent turmoil in the aftermath of the elections which took place on the 27thDecember. Right now it is difficult to see how this conflict will end. Our hope is that negotiations behind the scene will lead to a political solution that will be to the benefit of all.

Joyce Poole is attending an important workshop in Pretoria, South Africa, on 8th November to discuss the draft Norms and Standards that will set policy for future elephant management in the country. This workshop will be dealing solely with issues relating to captive elephants. The workshop is being held by the Department of Environment and Tourism to provide the "elephant industry" (trainers and elephant back safari operators), animal welfare groups and elephant scientists a platform to present information and evidence to be considered in the setting of protocols.

Dear All!
Blogs can be fun and interesting - but also big time-thieves. I think it is important that we decide what to use it for, and how (if) we want to use it in our interaction with the public.

Best, Petter

Hi!
Testing out the photo option.

Here is how you include the photo in the text. You can of course upload several photos, and include them with a html link where suitable.

Best, Petter