Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Preservation of the Angonoka Tortoises Through Economic and Social Development with Local Communities in Madagascar

Grantee Name: Madagascar National Parks

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Madagascar
Amount: $150,256
Dates: Feb 2019 – Mar 2022
Keywords: Fire management, Habitat conservation and management, Livelihoods, Protected Areas, Species Conservation

Preserve the Angonoka tortoises in the national park of the Baie de Baly by working with the local communities to develop social and economic opportunities in the area.

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