Madagascar National Parks

🟠 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 🎄✨ 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀! 🎄✨ 👉📌 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 As the holidays approach, we want to take a moment to thank you—our followers, partners, and supporters—for making 2024 an incredible year! Your passion and engagement inspire us every day. 🎉 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀! While our offices will be operating on minimum service during this period, the 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 to welcome visitors, and our teams will continue their 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 to protect Madagascar’s precious biodiversity. 🌟 Let’s celebrate this holiday season together, cherishing our natural treasures and looking forward to an even brighter 2025! 🙏 Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. 🎄🎁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗹! 🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 #𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗬𝗼𝘂 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

🟠 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 📌🌍 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 🌱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: At the Maison de la Diplomatie Verte, a pivotal moment for Madagascar's biodiversity took place with the signing ceremony of the 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 funding agreement between the Délégation de l’Union européenne à Madagascar and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. 🌿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔? The 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 aims to: Strengthen the functioning of the Madagascar Protected Areas System (SAPM). Promote sustainable and inclusive management of natural resources within protected areas. Positively impact local communities’ livelihoods. Contribute to global biodiversity objectives, combating desertification and addressing climate change. 🌍 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔 aligns with the European Union’s Global Gateway Green Pact initiative, supporting protected areas, biodiversity, and sustainable development in Madagascar. 📌 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟳𝟱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 The program focuses on 75 protected areas, including: Parc National Marolambo Parc National Andohahela Parc National Midongy du Sud Parc National Nosy Ve Androka Parc National Kirindy Mite (Marine) 🙏 𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲́𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹’𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲́𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗮̀ 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 for this crucial support, which will bolster Madagascar’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage and improving the livelihoods of local communities. 📸 Photo credits: Délégation de l’Union européenne à Madagascar 🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 #𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

🟠 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 📌🌳 𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗭𝗔𝗢𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 👉✅ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 🟠🙏✅ Yesterday, the 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 team had the honor of welcoming Madame the Minister of Tourism and Handicraft to Andasibe. This visit was an opportunity to strengthen ties between local tourism operators and artisans, highlighting the importance of our natural and cultural heritage. 🟢🙏👉 Madame the Minister explored the stunning Analamazaotra National Park, renowned for its unique attractions that draw numerous visitors from around the world each year. Her visit emphasized the efforts made to preserve and promote Madagascar’s exceptional biodiversity. 🏠✅ A productive workshop was held with local operators and decision-makers, resulting in the signing of a partnership agreement between artisans and tourism operators. This initiative aims to encourage sustainable and mutually beneficial collaboration. 🙏 Additionally, we celebrated the dedication of 60 tour guides, each receiving a certificate of recognition for their outstanding service and partnership with 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 for over 10 years. These certificates were co-awarded by Madame the Minister of Tourism and Handicraft, #Dewa Viviane, and #Ony Rakotoarisoa, Director General of 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀. 🟠👉 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this memorable event. Together, let us continue to promote our heritage and support the sustainable development of tourism in Madagascar! 🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

🟠 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 📌🌳 𝗭𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 🌍 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮: 𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 🌍 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, part of the UNESCO Atsinanana Rainforests World Heritage Site, is a sanctuary for Madagascar’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Covering over 𝟲𝟰,𝟵𝟯𝟱 𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀, it offers a pristine haven for wildlife and an unforgettable destination for nature enthusiasts. 🌱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆: Home to rare species such as the Indri indri, Varecia variegata, and the Diademed Sifaka, alongside unique reptiles and over 95% of bird species endemic to Madagascar’s eastern rainforests. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: From lowland to high-altitude rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and sacred cultural sites like Andranomitsangana Waterfall, Zahamena is a living testament to Madagascar’s natural and cultural wealth. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: With its unique flora and fauna, Zahamena is a cornerstone of global biodiversity conservation efforts. 🌟 𝗔𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: The park is supported by 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗙𝗔𝗣𝗕𝗠, and carbon credit initiatives like 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗗+. By investing in Zahamena, you contribute to: Strengthening conservation efforts for endangered species. Supporting local communities through eco-tourism initiatives and job creation. Enhancing sustainable tourism infrastructures. 🏞️ 𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: For travelers, Zahamena offers: A breathtaking journey into untouched rainforests. Opportunities to spot iconic species and witness Madagascar’s ecological wonders. Cultural immersion through interactions with the Betsimisaraka and Sihanaka communities. 🤝 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮 The challenges are significant—deforestation, poaching, and habitat degradation. But with your support, 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 can continue to thrive as a beacon of hope for biodiversity and a sustainable future. 🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 #𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

🌳 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🌳 🍂 On 12 December 2024, the Madagascar Protected Areas Consortium presented the ‘Madagascar Protected Area Outlook 2024’. This report highlights both the urgency to act and the opportunities to save Madagascar’s forests and the unique species that depend on them. 🌴 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁! Together, with innovative solutions and international mobilisation, we can preserve this irreplaceable heritage for future generations. 🟠 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀

🟠 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 📌🌳🌄 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗡𝗘 𝗗’𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 🌍 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗱’𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 🌍 The Montagne d’Ambre National Park, a jewel of Madagascar’s biodiversity, has taken a significant step in its tourism development with the official launch of community-based tourism. This initiative is part of 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀’ commitment to creating immersive and eco-friendly visitor experiences while supporting local communities in the rural commune of 𝗦𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘆. 🌱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 This ambitious project highlights the park’s stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, including its lush forests, unique wildlife, and the culturally significant Mahery Lake. Beyond nature, it also showcases the skills and traditions of the surrounding communities, offering visitors a unique cultural connection. 🤝 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 By directly involving local populations in tourism development and management, the project ensures that the benefits are shared equitably. This approach contributes to the socio-economic development of these communities, fostering sustainable growth while preserving Madagascar’s natural heritage. 🏞️ 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 The newly constructed ecotourism infrastructures promise to elevate your visit to 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗱’𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, blending natural beauty with cultural enrichment. 🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗗𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 #𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

🟠 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 📌🦩🌳🌅 𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗦𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 🌍 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 🌍 Located in the southwest of Madagascar, 𝗧𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 is a breathtaking destination renowned for its unique biodiversity and stunning landscapes. The park features a fascinating mosaic of ecosystems, from dry deciduous forests and salty lakes to mangroves and coral reefs. 🦩 𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 The park is home to some of Madagascar’s most iconic species, including: The 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗿 (𝗟𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮), The 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝗮, Madagascar’s top predator, A variety of reptiles, including chameleons, And an abundance of aquatic birds, highlighted by the spectacular 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝘀 painting the lake with their vibrant colors. 🌱 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 The flora of Tsimanampetsotse is equally extraordinary, showcasing unique adaptations to arid conditions. The park’s vegetation is a testament to the resilience and diversity of Madagascar’s ecosystems. 🌅 𝗔𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 For travelers seeking to explore a unique side of Madagascar, 𝗧𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 is a must-visit destination. The park offers a one-of-a-kind experience of exploring diverse landscapes and encountering exceptional wildlife. However, it is essential to visit responsibly—respect the environment and support local conservation initiatives to ensure this natural treasure is preserved for generations to come. 🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗧𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗲 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝘀𝗢𝗳𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 #𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 #𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

🌍 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 📌🌳 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 🟠 Strengthening International Collaboration for Biodiversity Conservation On November 7, 2024, 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, Swiss Ambassador to Madagascar, and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁, Director of Conservation at the Zurich Zoo, visited the headquarters of 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀. They were warmly received by 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗻𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗮 and her team, alongside 𝗠𝗿. 𝗟𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗗𝘇𝗶𝗯𝗮, Regional Director of WCS for East Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean, and 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮, WCS Country Director. 🌳🤝 Expanding Conservation Partnerships   This constructive meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Switzerland and Madagascar in biodiversity conservation. 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to supporting Madagascar’s efforts to protect its extraordinary natural heritage, commending 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 for its exceptional work in managing National Parks and safeguarding endangered species. 📌✅ Zurich Zoo’s Key Contributions   𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁 shared insights into the conservation initiatives of 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗭𝗼𝗼, a vital partner of 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀, contributing scientific and technical expertise to support Malagasy biodiversity preservation. 🟠 Addressing Challenges and Future Perspectives   𝗢𝗻𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗮 outlined the challenges and future plans for managing the 𝟰𝟯 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 within the Madagascar National Parks network. Additionally, the Director of 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 discussed the specific management challenges faced within this iconic site. 🙏🌳 A Partnership for the Future   This visit marks an essential step in strengthening collaboration and developing innovative partnership models for Madagascar’s biodiversity conservation. 🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗮 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 #𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗭𝗼𝗼 #𝗪𝗖𝗦 #𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

🟠 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦   📌🟠 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗝𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗞𝗔 👉 𝗙𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲́𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘀 : 𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗲́𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲́𝗱𝗶𝗲́𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗴𝗲́𝗻𝗲́𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 ! 🐒🎉 À l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale des Lémuriens, le Parc National d’Ankarafantsika a organisé un grand événement éducatif pour les élèves des villages environnants. Une journée entière pour sensibiliser les jeunes à la richesse de notre biodiversité et les inviter à s’engager dans sa préservation. 👫🌳 Défilé et Activités Ludiques   Le programme a débuté par une marche symbolique qui s'est achevée dans la cour du bureau du parc. Ce rassemblement, en présence de personnalités locales, a été l’occasion de rappeler aux jeunes l'importance de protéger les trésors naturels de Madagascar. 🌱 Un apprentissage interactif   Les enfants ont découvert le monde des lémuriens à travers des jeux éducatifs et des prix pour récompenser leur participation, notamment des fournitures scolaires. Ils ont également eu la chance de visiter le parc et d’observer la faune unique d’Ankarafantsika, une expérience immersive pour les inspirer à devenir des ambassadeurs de la conservation. 🙏 Le Directeur du parc a remercié tous les participants et a souligné l'importance de ces initiatives pour bâtir un avenir où chaque citoyen malgache valorise et protège notre patrimoine naturel. 🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 #𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 #𝗔𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗮 #𝗟𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 #𝗟𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗗𝗮𝘆 #𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

🎉 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🦁🌿 Did you know? Lemurs are not only Madagascar’s most famous residents, but they are also the 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹 of Madagascar National Parks! That’s right—these adorable creatures are at the heart of what we stand for! 🏞️💚 Lemurs are truly special, found 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 in Madagascar. From the playful ring-tailed lemur to the majestic sifaka, they make our forests come alive. But they need our help—many lemur species are 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 due to deforestation and illegal activities. 💪 𝗔𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀 across 𝟰𝟯 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀, and we couldn't do it without the support of our partners and local communities. Together, we’re making a difference! 🌍 So, on this 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, let’s celebrate these incredible animals and spread the word about how important it is to protect them. Share this post and be part of the change! 🙌 📸 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀! #LemurDay #MadagascarNationalParks #LemurLove #SaveTheLemurs #ConservationHeroes #TogetherForNature #TakeAction