Every year, May 22nd is celebrated as International Day for Biological Diversity. For 2017, the theme chosen is “biodiversity and sustainable tourism”. As an institution promoting and acting for the protection of the unique biodiversity of the Big Island, the Foundation for Protected Areas and Biodiversity of Madagascar (FAPBM) naturally joins in this celebration. The foundation thus works hand in hand with the Ministry of Environment, Ecology and Forests for the organization of the different events promoting the biodiversity of Madagascar. Biodiversity: an endangered bedrock of life However, due to the multiple pressures put on it, this biodiversity is threatened with extinction. This fact is bringing out the urgency to act for its protection. FAPBM has decided to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity by raising awareness: “Some of us mistakenly think that we should focus on humans instead of protecting plants and animals. But what these people do …
FAPBM celebrates International Biodiversity Day
