Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Preserving the Endangered Species of Manjakatompo Ankaratra, Madagascar, through Supporting Community-Based Ecosystem Management

Grantee Name: Vondrona Ivon'ny Fampandrosoana

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Madagascar
Amount: $138,494
Dates: Apr 2018 – Jul 2020
Keywords: Buffer zones, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Protected Areas, Poverty

Support the local community-based organizations (VOI) in the Ankaratra area to engage in the protection of the forest. Communities will be involved in monitoring of endangered species and reforestation activities. In parallel, alternative livelihood options for local communities will be developed.

Strategic Direction :

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