WCS Madagascar
@WCS_Mada
WCS's Madagascar Program - working in Madagascar as part of @TheWCS since 1993 to save wildlife and wild places in one of the world's biodiversity hotspots.
π Fin de la consultation pour une politique de gestion durable de la faune Γ Madagascar. Ensemble, co-construisons une politique nationale adaptΓ©e et consensuelle pour conserver notre faune sauvage. @FAOMadagascar @Cirad @CIFOR_ICRAF @EU_Commission @PressACP π
Scientific breakthrough! Genetic studies reveal Platypelis mavomavo's true range in Madagascarβkey for its conservation. π To find out more, read the full article here : bit.ly/45NXhSR
πΈBack to image : On June 19, under the auspices of Madagascar National Parks, alongside conservation actors from Maroantsetra, we celebrated the World Environment Day with a booth, reforestation, lunch, and activities.β― Thanks to all the participants ! #EnvironnementDay2025
Madagascar welcomes the 30th Congress of the International Primatological Society from July 20β25, 2025! With 112 lemur species found nowhere else on Earth, the island offers a unique setting to address primate research & conservation. tinyurl.com/54y83hnv
ππππ, a historic first in Marovovonana ! With @VillageEnterprise & Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) program, 29 members start saving & growing together π± #WCSMadagascar
Meet Sinto AimΓ© RAHARIMANAMPISOA, Field Grant Coordinator in Maroantsetra: 7 years of experience in financial, logistical, and administrative management, committed to local development and sustainable conservation. #TeamSpotlight #WCSMadagascar
π Clap de fin Γ la #FoireHalieutique2025 ! Pendant 4 jours, nous avons mis Γ lβhonneur la #pΓͺchedurable, la cogestion des AMP π et le rΓ΄le essentiel des communautΓ©s π₯. Merci Γ tous ceux qui ont soutenu nos actions. #ConservationMarine #Ankivonjy #Ankarea #AiresMarinesProtΓ©gΓ©es
ππ Halieutic Products Fair 2025 Discover our salted fish from Ankivonjy & Ankarea MPAs β local know-how, traditional methods & sustainable fishing Every purchase supports ocean conservation
We invite you to the 2025 Fishery Fair, from July 2 to 5, at Barea Stadium, booths 19 and 20. Many activities await you: entertainment, sales, exhibitions, as well as training in fishing and aquaculture techniques. Join us! #FisheryFair2025
Community-based hunting monitoring system co-developed with five local management communities in Makira to ensure sustainable wildlife management. #CommunityConservation #SWM #WCS
Our team contributed to the discovery of 4 new frog species in 2024 in Madagascar, including 3 in Makira Nature Park ! π bit.ly/3SwPkK5
On June 3, WCS brought together over 60 regional, local and community players, in Mandritsara for the 2025 SWM Sustainable Wildlife Management regional workshop to review progress and plan for year 3. #SWMProgramme #WCSMadagascar
WCS Madagascar joined the 2025 Biodiversity Fair in Mahamasina - Antananarivo to share its actions for nature, 2 days of rich exchanges for a sustainable future! #BiodiversityFair2025 #WeStandforWildlife
On May 30 WCS together with KAJIVOLA & COPROCAVOL cocoa cooperatives came together in Maroantsetra to discuss progress and launch phase 2 of the cocoa project with HALBA for a sustainable cocoa. #HALBA #WCSMadagascar
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π§΅This #WorldOceansDay π, our team is on the ground in Nice, France for #UNOC3 to advocate for bold, science-backed action to protect our oceanβs future.
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NEWS: Tanzania declares two new Marine Protected Areas in Pemba Island biodiversity hotspot at #UNOC3. The areas protect coral reefs, seagrasses, mangroves, and threatened shark and ray species. βΆοΈ bit.ly/3FNSM02
Our focus for #UNOC3 includes climate-resilient coral reefs, advancing regional cooperation for #30x30, and elevating the leadership of coastal women worldwide, says WCSβs Dr. Stacy Jupiter.
Congratulations to Chantal Milina, our new Director of Makira Nature Park! πΏ Effective June 2, 2025, she brings deep local knowledge, strong community advocacy, and leadership for inclusive, resilient conservation.
WCS Madagascar celebrated Chameleon Day on May 17 in Maroantsetra with our youngsters through a vibrant carnival, cameleon projections, games and learning ! #celebration #internationalcameleonsday2025 #WeStandForWildlife
Progress in action ! WCS and COBA platform leaders visited a section of the 17 COBAs to share the platformβs vision and co-create solutions for sustainable, inclusive resource management. Our team continues discussions with the remaining COBAs. #LocalGovernance #PlatformCOBA
πππ§ππ«ππ₯ ππ¬π¬ππ¦ππ₯π² πππππ¨π« π - πππ«π¨ππ§ππ¬πππ«π WCS gathered 17 COBAs from sector 1 and mayors in Maroantsetra to strengthen local governance and sustainable resource management. #COBA #LocalGovernance #WeStandForWildlife
