Celebrating Conservation Milestones in Madagascar

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12/10/2025
19:00 - 21:00
IUCN Africa , Onsite

Why attend

Join us at the Africa Pavilion to celebrate key conservation milestones and launch a landmark commitment for Protected Areas in Madagascar. Also celebrate inspiring stories and achievements while fostering future collaboration with Malagasy conservation organizations to ensure a sustainable future for Madagascar’s rich natural heritage.

Session Description

Madagascar has more endemic Threatened species than any other country, by far, making it the #1 Biodiversity Hotspot on Earth and a vital area for conservation efforts. This event highlights successful efforts to protect Madagascar’s unique biodiversity, showcasing several Malagasy conservation organizations making a difference.
Organised by
Eastern and Southern Africa Region
Partners
Fondation pour les Aires Protégées et la Biodiversité de Madagascar ( Madagascar )
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. ( Madagascar )
FANAMBY ( Madagascar )
Madagasikara Voakajy ( Madagascar )
Madagascar National Parks

Speaker

Speaker Rija Ranaivoarison

Executive Director, Fondation des Aires Protégées et de la Biodiversité de Madagascar

Speaker Hanta Julie RAZAFIMANAHAKA

Executive Director, Madagasikara Voakajy

Speaker Ony RAKOTOARISOA

Director General, Madagascar National Parks

Speaker Max Andonirina Noëli FONTAINE

Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Speaker Tiana ANDRIAMANANA

CEO, FANAMBY

Speaker Hariliva RASOANARIVO

Directeur Exécutif, FONDATION TANY MEVA

Speaker Jenny RAMAROLALA

Communication and Advocacy Officer, FAPBM

Moderator

Speaker Alain Sandy Liva RAHARIJAONA

Senior Advisor, SPACES Program