Month: March 2023

FAPBM invests nearly USD 700,000 in Miarakap impact fund. It is counting on the performance of local start-ups to finance protected areas in Madagascar. Created in 2005 to ensure the sustainability of funding for Madagascar’s Protected Areas System, FAPBM has established a sustainable financial mechanism that benefits 64 of Madagascar’s 123 protected areas to date. Indeed, FAPBM mobilizes capital and invests it on the financial markets. Only the annual revenues generated are used to finance the protected areas. The investments of this capital follow a strict policy of ethics in terms of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Impact investing to support conservation The investment policy adopted by the Board of Directors requires FAPBM to devote 15% of its capital to environmental and social impact projects, in order to strengthen its environmental and social impact. Beyond the conservation of Madagascar’s unique natural capital, FAPBM is thus broadening its scope of …

FAPBM, represented by Serge Ratsirahonana, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, presented the main results of the study on the economic contribution of protected areas, during the workshop on equitable benefit sharing. The workshop was organized by the KOBABY DIANA project coordinated by Hanta Rabetaliana. It brought together stakeholders in DIANA protected areas to assess the progress of governance and management of protected areas (PAs) and activities (especially economic) aimed at strengthening, enhancing and sustaining PAs, which are key to the economic development strategies of rural territories. The DIANA protected areas, an important support for the regional economy The region has 19 protected areas with an estimated surface area of 2,367,026 ha, i.e., 33.4% of the total surface area of Madagascar’s protected areas. Each of them supports and contributes significantly to the rural economy and industries of the region. Here are some examples: In the Manongarivo Protected Area, managed by Madagascar National …

The Madagascar Protected Areas and Biodiversity Fund (FAPBM), currently the largest biodiversity conservation trust fund in Africa, and its main implementing partner, Madagascar National Parks (MNP), chose to participate in the 6th Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Symposium on March 7, 2023 to share that Madagascar is open to investment in its people and nature. The two organizations were respectively represented by Nanie Ratsifandrihamanana, President of the FAPBM Board of Trustees, Alain Liva Raharijaona, Executive Director of FAPBM, Aroniaina Rajaonarivo, Head of Operations of MNP, and Liliane Parany, Project Manager of MNP. They called for more investment in Madagascar, building on the system of 123 protected areas in Madagascar, which the government has put in place to preserve critical places for nature. Their speeches emphasized (i) the sustainable financing mechanisms proposed by FAPBM (ii) the expertise of protected area managers, (iii) the collaboration between the Government and other stakeholders through the …

Antananarivo, March 21, 2023 – The Madagascar Coalition for Protected Areas has focused on the successes of forest conservation efforts, as well as the relevance of collaboration to achieve a sustainable economy in Madagascar. Madagascar protects its natural forest assets mainly through its national system of protected areas. Currently there are 123 Protected Areas across the nation, in places that represent the country’s biological diversity, different types of forest habitats, its natural heritage, and the homes of extraordinary wildlife. For years, thousands of Malagasy experts from government, NGOs and communities have been working to create and manage these unique places. Unfortunately, as Madagascar’s economic situation continues a downward trend, these experts and local communities are increasingly challenged in their efforts. Indeed, it is mostly the stories about forest fires and illegal logging that dominate the news. However, stories about forest fires and illegal logging continue to dominate the news. However, there …

Antananarivo, March 8, 2023 – Today the Madagascar Coalition for Protected Areas, has raised attention to women leaders and -heroes for the environment, and their important contributions to achieve a sustainable economy in Madagascar. Madagascar protects its natural forest heritage mainly through its national system of protected areas. Currently, there are 123 protected areas across the nation, in places that represent the country’s biological diversity, different types of forest habitats, natural heritage, and exceptional wildlife. For years, thousands of Malagasy women working in government, NGOs, and communities have worked to manage these unique places. These women are increasingly challenged in their efforts. Unfortunately, as Madagascar’s economic status continues a downward trend, forest fires, illegal logging, and poaching continue to make headlines. And their successes are not well known. However, many continue to work tirelessly and achieve notable successes for their families and the environment. The Madagascar Coalition for Protected Areas …

Antananarivo, March 3, 2023 – The Madagascar Coalition for Protected Areas has raised attention to the success of wildlife conservation efforts and their relevance for a sustainable economy in Madagascar. Madagascar protects its unique wildlife mainly through its national system of protected areas. Currently, there are 123 Protected Areas across the nation, in places that represent the country’s biological diversity, natural heritage, and the homes of extraordinary wildlife. For years, thousands of Malagasy experts from the government, NGOs and communities have worked to create and manage these unique places. Unfortunately, as Madagascar’s economic status continues a downward trend, these experts and local communities increasingly challenged in their efforts. Their successes are not well known, and instead, negative news about forest fires and species extinction affects investment in solutions. This has provided strong arguments to build the Madagascar coalition for protected areas, as there is ample evidence that protected areas -as agents …