Wetland conservation and sustainable fishing in Madiromirafy (Betsiboka region, northwestern Madagascar)

Through this project, IMPACT Madagascar will work to conserve and protect the wetlands of Madiromirafy in northwestern Madagascar. These wetlands are vital habitats for a number of threatened taxa, including critically endangered endemic species. They also act as a critical source of water, food, and livelihood for the local communities.

We will protect these habitats through the enforcement of a sustainable fishing management plan, raising awareness in surrounding communities, reinforcement of natural wetland protection through planting trees on the water’s edge, and regular species and habitat monitoring.

This project will concentrate on the intersection of biodiversity conservation and human-use. Residents of this area rely on the wetlands and our conservation efforts will acknowledge this need. We will work to ensure that communities can still benefit from the ecosystem services the wetlands provide but in a more sustainable way, giving the habitats a chance to thrive.