Madagascar

Latitude:

-20.00

Longitude:

47.00

Region Related Areas:

Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa

GeoNames ID:

1 062 947

"The Sweet and the Bitter: Intertwined Positive and Negative Social Impacts of a Biodiversity Offset"

Through a case study of the nickel mine Ambatovy in Madagascar, the authors explore local perceptions of the magnitude and distribution of impacts of biodiversity offset projects on local well-being.

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Conservation Plan for Madagascan Lemurs

International conservationists and researchers launch a three-year action plan to address the increasing endangerment of Madagascar’s endemic lemur population.

Tags:

animal protection

conservation

endangered species

extinction

habitats

Themes:

Biodiversity

Environmental Politics

Landscape Transformation

Regions:

Madagascar

“Deforestation, Erosion, and Fire: Degradation Myths in the Environmental History of Madagascar”

Mention of the island nation of Madagascar conjures up images of exotic nature, rampant deforestation, and destructive erosion. Popular descriptions of the island frequently include phrases such as ‘ecological mayhem’ or ‘barren landscape.’

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"The Sweet and the Bitter: Intertwined Positive and Negative Social Impacts of a Biodiversity Offset"

Conservation Plan for Madagascan Lemurs

“Deforestation, Erosion, and Fire: Degradation Myths in the Environmental History of Madagascar”