By Fehizoro Laura Rafanomezantsoa I had never left Madagascar. And suddenly, I found myself standing in a conference hall at this prestigious university in Cambridge, surrounded by people from all over the world. This wasn’t just a trip, it was my first time leaving...
By Manoa Rajaonarivelo Restoring Madagascar’s forests: a community perspective Restoring forest landscapes is a crucial strategy for addressing climate change, preserving biodiversity, and supporting local livelihoods. Madagascar, home to unique ecosystems and diverse...
By Sarobidy Rakotonarivo My dear colleagues, Your words have touched me deeply. Thank you. Truly, thank you. Hearing such heartfelt sentiments means more to me than you can possibly know. It’s the greatest reward a mentor could ask for. While I’m...
By Sanda Anjara RAKOTOMALALA and Laura Fehizoro RAFANOMEZANTSOA The Community Governance Convention (CGC) process for the Itremo Massif Protected Area has reached a decisive moment. After two years of preparation—including mass community information sessions,...
By Sanda Anjara Rakotomalala After months of preparations, our team with Bangor University finally resumed the activities to pursue the establishment of the Community Management Agreement (or CGC) in the Itremo Massif Protected Area (PA) this September. Our team is...
