Narrow conservation organizations and research groups by lemur species, what they do, and where they work in Madagascar.
- Lemurs they support
- Conservation work
- Community support
- Location
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The Dr. Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation (TDARFAC)
Supporting Member of LCNTDARFAC’s mission is to solve critical conservation problems by cultivating new approaches with innovative techniques and applications through the support of community-led initiatives. We focus on building capacity, amplifying voices, and partnering with local communities.
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Wildlife Madagascar
Supporting Member of LCNWildlife Madagascar seeks to address Madagascar’s biodiversity crisis by integrating wildlife conservation programs with community development. They conduct scientific studies, provide habitat protection, and partner with local communities in training, resource use, and enterprise to create lasting and sustainable change.
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AEECL
AEECL conducts community-based conservation in the Sahamalaza Peninsula in northwest Madagascar, including fire prevention, education, reforestation, and capacity building for ecotourism.
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Arol Ecolodge
We develop sustainable tourism and run an ecolodge near Masoala National Park, where we support the community school and conduct reforestation to support northern bamboo lemurs.
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Ary Saina
Ary Saina is a group of Malagasy conservation biologists conducting scientific research and working with communities in the Ihofa Forest and Ranomafana National Park.
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Association Mitsinjo
Association Mitsinjo was created in 1999 by the residents of Andasibe village, and manages the forest station at Analamazoatra Special Reserve.
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Association Tantelygasy
Association Tantelygasy supports the protection and reforestation of the forest of central Madagascar near Ambositra. Their innovative programming includes eco-tourism, beekeeping, and promoting the development of local handicrafts.
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Bristol Zoological Society
Bristol Zoological Society works in the Sahamalaza peninsula of northwestern Madagascar to protect the remaining populations of the critically endangered blue-eyed black lemur and Sahamalaza sportive lemur.
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Centre ValBio & the Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments
ICTE and Centre ValBio focus the world’s attention on Madagascar’s lemur crisis through targeted research, conservation, and capacity building. Their research station at the edge of Ranomafana National Park enables long term research and collaboration with the local community.
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Chances for Nature
Chances for Nature works with local communities to sustain natural resources through outreach, education and capacity building in small villages in rural Madagascar.
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Conservation Fusion
Conservation Fusion conducts education programs with communities in northern (Antsiranana), eastern (Alamazaotra and Kianjavato), and southern Madagascar (Lavavolo).
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Duke Lemur Center
The Duke Lemur Center (DLC) advances science through interdisciplinary research on lemurs at its living laboratory in North Carolina. The DLC SAVA Conservation project conducts conservation through environmental education, community development, and research in northeast Madagascar.
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Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (American Friends of Durrell)
The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT) has been conducting conservation in Madagascar since 1983. The American Friends of Durrell support the Alison Jolly Madagascar Scholarship and cover the core costs of all of Durrell’s projects in Madagascar, including those in Lake Alaotra.
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ExplorerHome Madagascar
ExplorerHome makes science accessible for the public and scientists. It aims to inspire, nourish curiosity in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, and increase STEM literacy in Madagascar.
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GERP: Groupe d’étude et de recherche sur les primates de Madagascar
With nearly 200 Malagasy members, including scientists and primatologists, GERP works with local communities to conserve lemurs and manages the Maromizaha forest in eastern Madagascar.
