Madagascar has long been known for its unique and diverse species of wildlife, but today, embracing a new philosophy of responsible development with increased emphasis on biodiversity and cultural richness, the Indian Ocean island nation is seen as a model for conservation efforts around the world.
This site looks at Madagascar's uniqueness and explains why the Malagasy — the people of Madagascar — can look toward a brighter future.
Thank you for your interest.
News:
Massacre de la forêt pluviale à Madagascar (video) (28 Dec 09)
Madagascar Rainforest Massacre (video) (20 Dec 09)
Ny fandringanana ny ala atsinanani Madagasikara (video) (20 Dec 09)
French company CMA-CGM facilitating destruction of Madagascar's rainforests (17 Dec 09)
Major international banks, shipping companies, and consumers play key role in Madagascar's logging crisis (15 Dec 09)
REDD in Madagascar (8 Dec 09)
New Photos! (20 Nov 09)
Gibson Guitar under federal investigation for alleged use of illegal rainforest timber from Madagascar (18 Nov 09)
Forgotten species: Madagascar's water-loving mammal, the aquatic tenrec (12 Nov 09)
House resolution condemns plunder of natural resources in Madagascar (4 Nov 09)
Government decree sanctions trafficking of rainforest timber in Madagascar (7 Oct 09)
Good news for the rarest lemur (7 Oct 09)
Innovative reforestation project threatened by 'regime change' in Madagascar (16 Sep 09)
Mining and biodiversity offsets in Madagascar (30 Aug 09)
Destruction worsens in Madagascar (20 Aug 09)
Appalling photos reveal lemur carnage in Madagascar (20 Aug 09)
Lessons from the crisis in Madagascar (11 Aug 09)
Conservation success in Madagascar proves illusory in crisis (12 Jun 09)
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