Environmental conservation work in Madagascar
Latest news and publications
14 Mar 2008
More of Africa urged to boost rhino numbers
After bringing Africa’s black rhinos spectacularly back from the brink of extinction one of the world’s most successful conservation programmes is to celebrate its first decade by seeking to extend its operations to more of Africa.
“What we know from looking back at the last ten years is that sustained conservation can and does work,” says George Kampamba, WWF International’s African Rhino Programme Coordinator.
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03 Oct 2007
Study: Growing more rice with less water
A new method to grow rice could save hundreds of billions of cubic metres of water while increasing food security, according to a new WWF study. The system of rice intensification method, or SRI, has helped increase yields in some countries by as much as 30%. » Read more
10 Sep 2007
Sea turtles threatened by rising seas
Sea turtles lay their eggs into the beach sand. Many return to the exact beaches that they were hatched to lay the eggs for the next generation of turtles. But sea level rise due to climate change threatens beach habitat. A new study predicts that turtle reproduction will be hard hit. » Read more
New or updated projects
Modified: Jun 2008 - Started: Jul 2008Synergy Energy Environment for the Preservation of the Nosy Hara Archipelago
The project will conduct a study on the potential for the deployment of sustainable energy equipment in the Ampasindava village in order to develop su... » Read moreConservation of the Nosy Hara Archipelago
The coasts and inshore waters of Madagascar are a long-standing source of commercially valuable resources through fisheries and tourism, and are consi... » Read moreWater Management in the Andringitra-Ranomafana Corridor
The proposed project will reinforce achievements made since 2005, and increase the geographic cover for water management activities. The aim is to ... » Read moreContact
WWF Madagascar and West Indian Ocean Programme Office,
Antananarivo
B.P. 738 Antananarivo 101
Madagascar
T: +261 20 22 34885
F: +261 20 22 34888
Antananarivo
B.P. 738 Antananarivo 101
Madagascar
T: +261 20 22 34885
F: +261 20 22 34888
