Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Protecting Biodiversity Through Ecotourism in Madagascar's Ampombofofo Village

Grantee Name: Babaomby Nature Conservation

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Madagascar
Amount: $9,938
Dates: Aug 2019 – Jul 2021
Keywords: Tourism

Ampombofofo Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) is being established as a new protected area by Madagasikara Voakajy. Community tourism will assist in this effort by providing an alternative livelihood activity now that there will be restrictions to accessing natural resources from the KBA.

Strategic Direction :

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