WCS Madagascar

WCS's Madagascar Program - working in Madagascar as part of @TheWCS since 1993 to save wildlife and wild places in one of the world's biodiversity hotspots.

[WCS Madagascar @WCS_Mada]

Snakes help maintain ecosystem balance. Some species are venomous, while others are harmless, including 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎ℎ𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠, 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑥𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑎 and 𝑆𝑎𝑛𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠, recorded in Makira.

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👏 Congratulations to our colleagues and all professionals who joined the new cohort of certified Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers! 🌊 A special thank you to WIOMSA and all partners for supporting capacity building and strengthening marine conservation efforts.

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🌊 WIO-COMPAS has reached a new milestone! Twenty-three professionals from across the Western Indian Ocean successfully completed certification, bringing the total number of certified Marine Protected Area Professionals (MPA PROs) to 174.

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On #WorldPopulationDay2026, we honor local communities protecting forests for people, water, food & well-being.
📸© @MEDD

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Wildlife trafficking remains one of the greatest threats to global biodiversity.
We welcome the new projects supported by the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund aimed at combating the illegal trade in wildlife species.
🔗 https://t.co/iMuIQr9F3c
📸©@UKBCFs

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In Ankarea, in the Northwestern marine landscape, 5 new Blue Fund groups were created in June, bringing the total to 12. Within #RECOS (@commission_coi @AFD_France @FFEM_Fr ) , this initiative strengthens #marineconservation and the economic #resilience of riverside families.

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Our communities of Ankivonjy and Ankarea took part in an exchange visit in Anivorano Nord with the #Union_Matanjaka, where they discovered sustainable agricultural practices (water management, irrigation, soil fertilization, crop protection).
#VegetableFarming #FoodSecurity

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬?
Vacation = enjoying beautiful & historic places.
A small gesture preserves them: reduce plastic bag use & waste everywhere!
✅ Choose cloth or reusable bags.
For our Earth.
#PlasticFreeDay2026 #SustainableTourism

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🌿 WCS Madagascar is back on Facebook! Follow our new page for conservation updates, field stories, and biodiversity action across Madagascar.
👉https://t.co/F0H7OxNyTr
#WeStandForWildlife

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🌱🌊 June 18 – We celebrated #World_Environment_Day, #International_Biodiversity_Day, and the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought in Morondava, led by the @MeddMadagascar .

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📸 Throwback to Environment Day 2026 in Mahalevona-Maroantsetra🇲🇬, led by DREDD Analanjirofo: 1,000 trees planted, youth & communities united 🌍🌱
#WorldEnvironmentDay2026 #BiodiversityDay2026

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In the South, within the future Ria Androy Marine Protected Area, we work closely with local communities, gather their views, and value their consent, as they are the true guardians of this MPA.
#MarineConservation #CommunityEngagement #SocialImpact

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On June 18, 2026 – the Sustainable Wildlife Management Program Restitution in Maroantsetra brought together authorities, environmental actors & local communities to share Phase 2 achievements. Discussions highlighted results from Aug 2025–May 2026.

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🌊 60 Control and Surveillance Committees officially installed in the Atimo Vatae Marine Protected Area, Deep South. They will enforce rules and raise awareness. #MarineConservation #SustainableFishing

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📅 June 10, 2026 | Maroantsetra
Institutional, security, judicial, community, and environmental stakeholders mobilized to strengthen coordination, uphold the rule of law, ensure security, and support sustainable management of Makira 🌿
#Makira #MEDD #WCSMadagascar

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🌊 In Ankarea (Andravorogna)🇲🇬, 15 fishers trained in post-harvest skills—icing, smoking & salting—to boost value & sustainability

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First time at the Livestock & Animal Production Fair in Antananarivo! Proud to showcase community conservation products. 🌿🐝 #FEPA2026 #RECOS #SWMProgram

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🌊 Protecting coral reefs in Madagascar means safeguarding marine life & coastal communities. Knowledge shared, action inspired!
#CoralReef #TeamEurope

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🌍 On #BiodiversityDay: how do we protect wildlife while supporting people who depend on it?
The SWM Programme works with communities and governments to promote sustainable wildlife use, food security, and biodiversity conservation.
🎥 https://t.co/DdMm7rU7AI

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🐝 On #WorldBeeDay we stand with bees—protecting biodiversity, supporting communities, and safeguarding our planet.
@commission_coi
@AFD_France
@FFEM_Fr
#RECOS #Resilience #Ecosystem

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Protecting Madagascar’s biodiversity is a collective challenge! Workshop in Antsohihy 🇲🇬 brought together authorities, magistrates, police, gendarmerie, partners & WCS. Communities remain key long-term allies
#BiodiversityConservation