Top environment stories from Madagascar in 2020

Madagascar witnessed a convergence of calamities this year, from the pandemic to surging forest fires to an unprecedented drought ; Despite growing pressures on its forests, new species continue to be uncovered from the island, with the description of a mouse lemur, several chameleons, and even the world’s ugliest orchid ; Protected Area management has emerged as a bone of contention between the government and NGOs that manage them, underscoring the challenges of doing conservation in a poor country. Here are ten key stories and trends from Madagascar in 2020.

Article published on 30 december 2020 by Mongabay