Living Madagascar - Conservation and Community Partnership

Explore Madagascar's 250-million-year journey and its unique biodiversity in this captivating lecture. Discover how the island's isolation led to major changes in its geography, climate, and wildlife. Learn about the impact of human arrival 10,000 years ago and the current threats to Madagascar's distinctive ecosystems. Delve into a community-based conservation partnership launched in 1974, examining its challenges, successes, and long-term impact. Gain insights from Professor Dame Alison Richard's five decades of experience in lemur research and conservation efforts in Madagascar. Understand the complexities of balancing conservation goals with local community interests and the metrics for measuring success in such endeavors.