Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Mangroves and Wild Silk: a Balance in Madagascar

Grantee Name: Association Femmes Entrepreneurs Environnement Mahajanga

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Madagascar
Amount: $34,942
Dates: May 2021 – Apr 2022
Keywords: Forestry, Livelihoods, Non-timber Forest Products (incl. fuelwood), Restoration, Ecosystem resilience

Reconcile sustainable development and conservation of the ecosystems of the banks of the Bay of Bombetoka through the restoration of the mangroves (Avicennia marina). Support women in the wild silk industry in order to develop and use biodiversity in a sustainable manner.

Strategic Direction :

1 Empower local communities to protect and manage biodiversity in priority key biodiversity areas.

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Mangroves and Wild Silk: a Balance in Madagascar

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