The President of the Republic of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, unveiled an ambitious reforestation plan at the One Planet Summit on 14 March in Nairobi. This announcement followed on from the recent findings published by CIRAD in Biological Conservation and cited in a communication by the President of Madagascar to his Council of Ministers on 27 February this year. The island has lost 44 % of its natural forests since the 1950s and the rate of deforestation is increasing. Some 90 % of its species are endemic, and the island’s unique biodiversity is thus endangered. The challenge for the island is balancing the protection of its natural heritage with the fight against poverty. This is a huge task that calls for action on several fronts. Research conducted by CIRAD and its partners is accompanying the country in this endeavour through several projects. A look at the situation on the occasion of the International Day of Forests on 21 March.
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