An inclusive approach to preserving and enhancing Protected Areas
Initiatives that place local communities at the heart of conservation and sustainable development.
Madagascar National Parks adopts a co-management approach in collaboration with local communities to respond to socio-economic pressures while safeguarding ecosystems.
These efforts aim to promote sustainable development, reduce the impact of human activities and improve the well-being of local populations.
Strategic Areas and Key Activities
A strong partnership for shared results
Co-management with local communities :
- Training and capacity-building for COSAPs (Protected Areas Support and Guidance Committee) and CLPs (Local Park Committees).
- Implementation of shared management contracts.
- Integration of local practices in the management of Protected Areas.
Community development :
- Support for sustainable agriculture and reforestation projects.
- Support for the implementation of income-generating activities.
- Improvement of local infrastructure.
Combating anthropogenic pressures :
- Raising environmental awareness and education.
- Monitoring and combating illegal exploitation (poaching, deforestation, fires) in collaboration with local communities.
Flagship projects
Initiatives to transform communities
Featured projects :
Sustainable coastal fishing programme
Development of local infrastructures
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Results and Impact
Measuring our efforts
Key performance indicators (2023-2028) :
- Implementation of 70% of the Environmental and Social Management Plan by 2028.
- Increase Local Park Committee performance to 75% by 2028.
- Generate €3,200,000 in direct economic benefits for local communities by 2028.
- 50% of women and vulnerable groups to benefit from development micro-projects by 2028.
Recent achievements:
- Active participation of 9,547 Local Park Committees in patrols and surveillance.
- 6,600 fishermen have received professional cards.
- More than €6 million in economic spin-offs for people living near MNP
- Protected Areas between 2020 and 2023.
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