Madagascar
Henri Rakotoson
Regional Co-coordinator for Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands
Call for Action: Save the ICCA–territory of life of Sakatia in Madagascar against land grabbing
We, the Fokonolona guardians of the Indigenous Community Conserved Area (ICCA–territory of life) from the island of Sakatia in Nosy Be, Madagascar, denounce and oppose the land-grabbing project and the eviction of the population to build an infrastructure project by a company called Green Mada Land on our territory. Read more ▸
Local diving and ecological monitoring teams bring new hope for marine conservation in Madagascar
Articles illustrate how communities in southwestern Madagascar’s locally managed marine areas have made progress to build their capacity for ecological monitoring and expansion of the marine reserves. These LMMAs are part of the MIHARI Network (ICCA Consortium Member) and are supported by Blue Ventures (ICCA Consortium Member). Read more ▸
Communities strengthen self-determination in Madagascar
National networks TAFO MIHAAVO and FANONGA FOKONOLONA use strategic planning process to support community self-empowerment and sovereignty. Read more ▸
Celebrating youth leadership in Madagascar
New Honorary member Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy received a Top 100 Young African Conservation Leaders Award for her work with the MIHARI Network (Member) and fishing communities across Madagascar. Read more ▸
Celebrating Indigenous and Community Contributions to World Oceans Day
ICCA Consortium Members and Honorary members elevated the voices of Indigenous peoples and local communities in events on small-scale fisheries and ocean governance. Read more ▸
Congratulations to the 2020 Equator Prize Winners!
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners — including the five Indigenous peoples and communities who are affiliated with the ICCA Consortium membership. Read more ▸
Local Communities and Youth Express Their Views on the New Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Toward a Shared Vision of Biodiversity in Madagascar
In Madagascar, our Member TAFO MIHAAVO and Malagasy Youth Biodiversity Network have united to gather Fokonolona and youth to analyse the current biodiversity governance and management in the island, and to shape a common future to preserve biodiversity. Read more ▸
Synergy of Fokonolona Strengthened for the Recognition of their Community Heritage
In Madagascar, as the government develops a legislative framework on special status areas that will include community land rights, TAFO MIHAAVO and MIHARI, both ICCA Consortium Members, are collaborating to ensure that indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ voices are heard, and their areas and heritage secured. Read more ▸
Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy Carrying the Voice of Many Malagasy Fishermen and Fisherwomen
Congratulations to Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy who won the very prestigious 2019 Whitley Award. She is the National Coordinator for the MIHARI Network, a member of the ICCA Consortium from Madagascar. Read more ▸
ICCA-GSI Undertakes Legal and Policy Analyses to Improve Recognition of ICCAs
As part of the ICCA Global Support Initiative, together with the ICCA Consortium and Natural Justice, the UNDP GEF SGP conducted analyses to evaluate the impacts and opportunities of laws, policies and institutional frameworks on ICCAs at the national level in several countries. Read more ▸
A Madagascar, les Fokonolona sécurisent leur terroir, leur culture et leur biodiversité
Dans le cadre de l’initiative mondiale de soutien aux APAC, quatorze APAC emblématiques ont été mises en lumière à Madagascar. Cela se complète par la mise en œuvre de processus d’auto-renforcement et de discussions avec le gouvernement, notamment autour de la question des droits humains. Read more ▸
Vololoniaina Rasoarimanana
Regional representative for Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands
Mihanta Tsiorisoa Bakoliarimisa
Former chair of the Policy and Programme Committee (2019-2021)
Tafo Mihaavo |
National Fokonolona Network |
Partage des connaissances et renforcement des capacités pour les APACs au Madagascar
Du 13 au 17 Septembre 2015, plus de soixante treize personnes se sont rassemblées à Mantasoa et Andasibe, à l’Est d’Antananarivo, région d’Analamanga, pour… Read more “Partage des connaissances et renforcement des capacités pour les APACs au Madagascar” ▸
Atelier de Partage des connaissances et de renforcement des capacités sur les APAC à Madagascar
Atelier à Mantasoa, Terrain à Andasibe, Restitution à Antananarivo, Madagascar, 13-17 Septembre 2015 Du 13 au 17 Septembre 2015, plus de soixante treize personnes… Read more “Atelier de Partage des connaissances et de renforcement des capacités sur les APAC à Madagascar” ▸
