The challenge set for the project "Sustainable Landscapes in Eastern Madagascar" has been met, in terms of farmers' capacity to cope with climate change defined in 2022. A total of 174 small-scale projects have been implemented during this period. More than 17,800 households benefited from training in sustainable agricultural techniques. The target was far exceeded, reaching a rate of 153%. Farmers are encouraged to grow cash and food crops to prevent deforestation in order to mitigate the difficulties caused by the impact of COVID-19 and climate change.
Farmers are encouraged to grow crops to improve the soil and earn a living, said Dr. Zolalaina Rakotobe, a Conservation International official.
A total of 127 forestry inspectors have been trained, compared to the planned 26. About 229,000 hectares of forest area are being managed by local communities, compared to the planned 100,000 hectares. Drones" or remote-controlled flying machines can also inspect more than 30,000 hectares. In addition, the project involves schools, allowing students in EPP, CEG and Lycée to understand the fight against the effects of climate change.
The persons in charge of the project "Sustainable landscapes in the East of Madagascar" shared the achievements and presented the strategy and the work to be carried out next with the partners at the base. This is a biannual meeting and the first workshop meeting of this year was held on April 19, 2023 at the Hotel Colbert in Antananarivo .
