The project in Madagascar is implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and executed by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD). UNEP provides overall program oversight and technical support, while MEDD leads on-the-ground execution, ensuring alignment with national priorities and coordination with local stakeholders.
GEF grants
co-funding
To achieve its restoration goals, Madagascar is combining policy reform, scientific innovation, and community engagement. Here's how Madagascar plans to turn its restoration ambition into action:
Madagascar will engage national and regional multistakeholder forums to lead landscape-scale restoration actions. At the same time, the project will focus on updating policies, regulations, and guidelines to facilitate effective restoration planning and secure sustainable funding.
To support evidence-based decision-making, the project will develop a national information system for monitoring restoration impacts. This will be complemented by the implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system, along with a communication strategy to share progress and lessons learned.
A research and innovation hub will be established to promote restoration practices that are locally attuned and scientifically grounded. The project will also demonstrate both active and passive habitat restoration approaches in national parks and other protected areas to showcase effective restoration techniques.
To address land degradation, the project will promote good agricultural practices that support long-term sustainability.
Photo credit: © Cristina Mittermeier
