Month: April 2026

In a context where environmental challenges demand increasingly coordinated and effective responses, the Madagascar Protected Areas and Biodiversity Fund (FAPBM) and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) held a high-level strategic meeting, marking an important milestone in the evolution of the country’s public environmental policies. Toward more coordinated environmental governance This meeting between Nolave Luck Aristide Andriatsihala, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, and Dr. Rija Ranaivoarison, Executive Director of FAPBM, reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the coherence, effectiveness, and impact of actions taken in favor of Malagasy biodiversity. Beyond an institutional exchange, it signals a strategic convergence toward more integrated environmental governance, centered on concrete and lasting results. Capacity building: a key lever for conservation Among the priorities discussed, capacity building for sector stakeholders emerged as a central lever. The Competency Development program, funded by the Hempel Foundation and implemented with FAPBM support, is fully aligned …

Antananarivo, 9–10 April 2026 – The second edition of the CEO Summit Indian Ocean 2026 brought together economic decision-makers, investors, public institutions and regional partners around a shared ambition: to foster a more innovative, resilient and sustainable development model for Madagascar and the Indian Ocean region. Driven by a vision to promote the region as a hub of excellence, innovation and economic leadership, the event highlighted the importance of cross-sectoral cooperation and the sharing of experiences in transforming current challenges into concrete and sustainable opportunities. Rethinking natural capital: an economic imperative At a time when environmental issues are gradually reshaping global economic models, the CEO Summit provided a forum for discussion on how businesses, financial institutions and public sector bodies can sustainably integrate natural capital considerations into their strategies. In Madagascar, this issue is of particular importance. Forests, water resources, biodiversity, fertile soils and marine ecosystems directly support key sectors …

Antananarivo, 18 March 2026 – A new collaborative initiative is taking shape to reconcile biodiversity conservation and economic development in Madagascar. Madagascar Protected Areas and Biodiversity Fund (FAPBM), Bôndy International S.A.R.L and Baobab Banque Madagascar have officially sealed a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this framework for cooperation, the three partners aim to support local economic initiatives with a strong environmental and social impact, whilst reducing pressure on natural ecosystems. The objective is clear: to strengthen the resilience of communities living near protected areas, whilst making biodiversity a driver of development. A shared vision: making biodiversity a driver of development This partnership is based on an integrated approach: that of inclusive sustainable development for the country, where the protection of biodiversity becomes a catalyst for economic opportunities for local communities. It is structured around several priority areas: Promoting sustainable energy solutions, particularly through the distribution of …

On 2 and 3 April 2026, the 3rd edition of the Natural Capital Forum was held in Antananarivo, bringing together representatives from the government, the private sector, financial institutions, technical and financial partners, the academic world and civil society organisations. Organised under the auspices of the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) and led by the Natural Capital Madagascar Network, the Forum reaffirms a shared ambition: to make natural capital a strategic pillar of Madagascar’s sustainable development. Natural capital: a prerequisite for national sovereignty and stability The discussions highlighted a fundamental reality: in a country such as Madagascar, the preservation of ecosystems is not merely an environmental choice, but a prerequisite for economic security, social stability and national sovereignty. For too long, economic development and natural capital have been seen as mutually exclusive. Yet, in the case of Madagascar, this view constitutes a strategic error. Without secure water …