Happy Chameleon Day -part 2 Yesterday we met MaMaBay’s tiny chameleons—Today, discover its giants: Calumma cf. malthe - A slender and mysterious chameleon & Calumma parsonii parsonii - The forest giant, forest icons of Northeastern Madagascar! #ChameleonDay2025

We organized a workshop on May 17–18 in Maroantsetra to co-develop a wildlife management plan with representatives of hunters, fishers, village chiefs, and management committees from the community-based organizations of five villages near Makira Park. #SWM #WeStandForWildlife

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝟏 - 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚 WCS gathered 17 COBAs from sector 1 and mayors in Maroantsetra to strengthen local governance and sustainable resource management. #COBA #LocalGovernance #WeStandForWildlife

Progress in action ! WCS and COBA platform leaders visited a section of the 17 COBAs to share the platform’s vision and co-create solutions for sustainable, inclusive resource management. Our team continues discussions with the remaining COBAs. #LocalGovernance #PlatformCOBA

WCS Madagascar celebrated Chameleon Day on May 17 in Maroantsetra with our youngsters through a vibrant carnival, cameleon projections, games and learning ! #celebration #internationalcameleonsday2025 #WeStandForWildlife

Congratulations to Chantal Milina, our new Director of Makira Nature Park! 🌿 Effective June 2, 2025, she brings deep local knowledge, strong community advocacy, and leadership for inclusive, resilient conservation.

Our focus for #UNOC3 includes climate-resilient coral reefs, advancing regional cooperation for #30x30, and elevating the leadership of coastal women worldwide, says WCS’s Dr. Stacy Jupiter.

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On May 30 WCS together with KAJIVOLA & COPROCAVOL cocoa cooperatives came together in Maroantsetra to discuss progress and launch phase 2 of the cocoa project with HALBA for a sustainable cocoa. #HALBA #WCSMadagascar

WCS Madagascar joined the 2025 Biodiversity Fair in Mahamasina - Antananarivo to share its actions for nature, 2 days of rich exchanges for a sustainable future! #BiodiversityFair2025 #WeStandforWildlife

On June 3, WCS brought together over 60 regional, local and community players, in Mandritsara for the 2025 SWM Sustainable Wildlife Management regional workshop to review progress and plan for year 3. #SWMProgramme #WCSMadagascar

Our team contributed to the discovery of 4 new frog species in 2024 in Madagascar, including 3 in Makira Nature Park ! 👉 bit.ly/3SwPkK5

Community-based hunting monitoring system co-developed with five local management communities in Makira to ensure sustainable wildlife management. #CommunityConservation #SWM #WCS

We invite you to the 2025 Fishery Fair, from July 2 to 5, at Barea Stadium, booths 19 and 20. Many activities await you: entertainment, sales, exhibitions, as well as training in fishing and aquaculture techniques. Join us! #FisheryFair2025

🌊🐟 Halieutic Products Fair 2025 Discover our salted fish from Ankivonjy & Ankarea MPAs — local know-how, traditional methods & sustainable fishing Every purchase supports ocean conservation

🌊 Clap de fin à la #FoireHalieutique2025 ! Pendant 4 jours, nous avons mis à l’honneur la #pêchedurable, la cogestion des AMP 🐟 et le rôle essentiel des communautés 👥. Merci à tous ceux qui ont soutenu nos actions. #ConservationMarine #Ankivonjy #Ankarea #AiresMarinesProtégées

Meet Sinto Aimé RAHARIMANAMPISOA, Field Grant Coordinator in Maroantsetra: 7 years of experience in financial, logistical, and administrative management, committed to local development and sustainable conservation. #TeamSpotlight #WCSMadagascar

𝐕𝐒𝐋𝐀, a historic first in Marovovonana ! With @VillageEnterprise & Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) program, 29 members start saving & growing together 🌱 #WCSMadagascar

Madagascar welcomes the 30th Congress of the International Primatological Society from July 20–25, 2025! With 112 lemur species found nowhere else on Earth, the island offers a unique setting to address primate research & conservation. tinyurl.com/54y83hnv