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Context
Madagascar is severely affected by climate change, with 80 per cent of the population living in poverty. A lack of infrastructure and low purchasing power lead to the over-exploitation of natural resources. The greatest threat to the environment and biodiversity lies in the disappearance of forests, caused by bushfires, charcoal production, and logging. Furthermore, large-scale destruction caused by grazing fires associated with livestock farming leads to significant problems.
This environmental destruction threatens both the livelihoods of Madagascar’s growing population and the existence of globally unique ecosystems.
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Executive Summary
Through its reforestation project, ADES is tackling Madagascar’s key challenges – deforestation, poverty, unemployment and food insecurity. Since the project began in 2019, over 1,300,000 trees have been planted, covering more than 500 hectares of forest. The project promotes environmental sustainability, economic development, and education. It ensures improved food security, greater biodiversity, and better water retention, whilst preventing further soil erosion. The jobs created also provide a source of income for the local population. The reforestation project is carried out annually.
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Outcomes
Through the project, rural households and community groups develop a sound understanding of environmental issues and integrate this into their daily lives, where they pass it on to others. The aim is to contribute to long-term social change, in which the protection of natural resources, a mindful approach to the environment, and an understanding of ecological interdependencies become an integral part of people’s thinking and actions. In doing so, reforestation areas are to be secured on a permanent basis.
Timeline
Launch
2007
Pilot-Project
1st ADES reforestation project, Ejeda Centre
Milestone 1
2019
Implementation
Official project launch ADES Reforestation Project M300
Milestone 2
2025
Consolidation
1,360,950 trees planted
544 hectares of reforested forest
Scaling
2030
Outlook
Planting of 400,000 trees
Reforestation of 250 hectares of forest
Project M300
Voices from the project
“The collaboration with ADES has led to the creation of local jobs and additional sources of income. There are also training sessions on all key phases of reforestation – tree nursery, planting and forest maintenance.”
Jean Lucien Razafimahatrardaibe, Mayor (Andoharanomaintso, Haute Matsiatra region)
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