Madagascar’s First National Marine Biodiversity Symposium Sparks Action
The first National Symposium on Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Protection in Madagascar took place in Toliara on December 2-3.
Organized by the Fishery and Marine Science Institute of the University of Toliara (IH.SM), with funding support from the Malagasy Foundation for Protected Areas and Biodiversity (FAPBM) and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). The Symposium was organized under the patronage of Madagascar Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, and brought together more than 120 representatives of stakeholders, including academic researchers, experts, funders, Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers including NGOs, local authorities, and communities.
The main objective was to promote sustainable strategies to safeguard Madagascar’s marine ecosystems, which are vital for both the regional, national economy and local livelihoods. The driving question was: What model can ensure the sustainable management of marine biodiversity and the sustainable development of economic activities in Madagascar’s marine areas?
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