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 …

Climate change poses an increasing threat to achieving development goals and is often
considered in development plans and project designs. However, there have been …

Lavaka (gullies) are often considered as the prime indication of a currently ongoing human-
induced environmental crisis in Madagascar's highlands. Yet, lavaka are known to have …

Madagascar is known for its high erosion rates in the central highlands, yet the role of
human disturbance versus natural processes is not well understood and is a topic of …

Environmental protection is an important key to achieving sustainable development. Since
humans depend on the environment in countless ways, preserving them contributes directly …

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 …

Gully evolution remains poorly understood, largely because multidecadal analysis is
lacking. Large gullies (called lavaka) that pepper Madagascar's highlands are generally …

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 …

Reflecting a global trend, freshwater wetlands in Madagascar have received little
conservation or research attention. Madagascar is a global conservation priority due to its …

Over the past few decades, developments in remote sensing have resulted in an ever-
growing availability of topographic information on a global scale. A recent development is …