Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot under threat, with about 80% of the population living
below the poverty line and dependent on the use of diminishing local resources …

Madagascar exhibits exceptionally high levels of biodiversity and endemism. Models to
explain the diversification and distribution of species in Madagascar stress the importance of …

In this paper, we present the results of a survey of an environmental education program
applied to a cohort of 542 students in six primary schools at Lake Alaotra, Madagascar. The …

Species invasions are one of the world's most severe conservation threats. The invasive
water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is one of the most troublesome plants in the world. It …

In diverse ecosystems, invasive plant species represent a serious threat for nature
conservation by leading to loss of native species as well as environmental degradation. The …

The Alaotra wetlands represent the biggest lake and wetland complex in Madagascar and
are home of several endemic species. The region constitutes the largest rice production …

Management and monitoring of community-based protected areas in Madagascar remain
challenging because of a lack of financial, human and technical resources, and capacity. At …

Natural resource management problems typically involve a multitude of stakeholders with
diverse sets of needs and interests, and often conflicting worldviews in an environment with …

In Madagascar, wildlife conservation and human food security and nutrition are deeply
interconnected as many people rely on wild foods for sustenance. The Lac Alaotra wetland …

Understanding factors that influence local community support for conservation projects is
critical to their success. Perceptions of wildlife are particularly important in countries where …