Blog | Madagasikara Voakajy

Undertaking research for conservation of the harlequin mantella - Mantella cowanii

Harlequin mantella or Mantella cowanii is one of very threatened and rare amphibian from highland central of Madagascar. The species is currently listed Endangered on the IUCN Red list.

Securing baobab population through valorization of fruits resources

In order to improve the system of baobab fruit valorization operated within communities collaborating with Madagasikara Voakajy in Menabe, two fruit processing and storage units have been built in Andohaviana and Betankilotra.

Célébration de la Journée Internationale des Forêts du 21 Mars 2022

Madagasikara Voakajy a participé à la célébration nationale de la Journée Internationale des Forêts. Pour cette année, le thème est focalisé sur : « Les forêts, une production et une consommation durable. » La célébration a eu lieu dans le domaine de Fanalamanga Antsirinala le 21 Mars 2022 et a été honorée par Madame le Ministre de l’Environnement et de Développement Durable et ses collaborateurs.

A first comprehensive action plan for the endangered Tarzan chameleon was successfully developed

Tarzan chameleon or Calumma tarzan is a medium-sized green chameleon (total length 119-150 mm) endemic of Madagascar. It was assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red list of Endangered species due to its small range estimated less than 10km² and a continuing decline of its remaining habitat.