A Swiss NPO active in Madagascar Projects OUR TEAM Our core projects ADES works with a Results Framework that enables effective implementation and measurable impact. For its climate protection measures, ADES is Gold Standard certified. For 25 years, ADES has been making a significant impact in Madagascar: ADES is one of the organisations with the most significant and long-term impact on the island. Apply M100 Solar and energy-saving cookstoves The M100 project improves access to clean cooking . Energy-saving cookstoves significantly reduce fuel consumption, costs and smoke emissions, thereby sustainably improving the living conditions of users. Explore Apply M232 Environmental Education The M232 project combines environmental education with practical application in everyday life. It teaches children concrete ways to take action, thereby promoting a sustainable and responsible approach to natural resources. Explore Apply M233 Empowerment The M233 project “Empowerment ”: supporting resellers on their path to self-employment strengthens ADES’s distribution network in Madagascar and promotes economic independence, particularly for women. Explore Apply M240 Modular Institutional Kitchens The use of energy-efficient cooking appliances has significantly reduced fuel consumption, operating costs, and smoke emissions. Consequently, the installation of these kitchens has a direct impact on the health of cooks, costs, and the environment. Explore Apply M300 Reforestation The reforestation project promotes sustainable reforestation in particularly affected regions of Madagascar. It strengthens local livelihoods and contributes to the long-term protection and restoration of forests. Explore Apply M570 ADES Village+ With Village+, ADES brings together over 25 years of experience in an integrated village development model. The project combines clean cooking, reforestation, environmental education, school kitchens and local entrepreneurship into a holistic approach. Explore Any questions ? Rita Bachmann is your contact for questions regarding project funding and partnerships. rita.bachmann(at)ades-solaire.org +41 44 466 60 52 Support our projects Join us in protecting forests, promoting education and strengthening clean cooking solutions – support our local projects. Donate Newsroom Discover the stories and people behind ADES. One click, and you're at the heart of our impact. NEWSROOM Subscribe to our newsletter «Vaovao» and never miss an update. Email* I agree to the Privacy Policy . Subscribe

Project M232 Environmental education Levers for poverty reduction and climate adaptation in Madagascar ALL PROJECTS 01 Context Madagascar is not only severely affected by deforestation, poverty and the impacts of climate change – many children also lack access to practical environmental education and concrete opportunities for action. Project M232 addresses precisely this issue and combines education with practical application in everyday life. 02 Executive Summary Project M232 provides children and teachers in Madagascar with a deep understanding of social-ecological interdependencies and sustainable action. Around 30,000 children and 750 teachers are reached annually – through environmental lessons, practical school activities and targeted training. By establishing 10 “Écoles Vertes” (green schools) per year, ADES is embedding environmental education permanently into everyday school life. New digital learning formats, monitoring and evaluation systems, and a national database for measuring impact are improving the programme’s reach and quality. 03 Outcomes Children and teachers develop a sound environmental awareness and bring this into school, family life and society. In the long term, this leads to more conscious use of resources and greater resilience to climate risks. The project is part of a long-term commitment running until 2030. The aim is to establish a sustainable, state-funded system for environmental education. Key developments: Digitisation of learning content Expansion of monitoring and evaluation Establishment of a central impact database Greater involvement of government partners Timeline All activities are geared towards scalability and institutional integration. New components for 2025–2029 include digitization, data-based monitoring, and participatory content development. Support us Launch 2011 Pilot project Start of environmental education in public schools Milestone 1 2011-2018 Implementation Professionalization teaching modules: 6157 children, 413 teachers trained annually Milestone 2 2022-2025 Consolidation State recognition, launch of «Écoles Vertes». 30,000 children annually Scaling 2030 Outlook New annual targets: > 200 schools, > 50,000 children, 1,000 teachers and globally 100 autonomous «Écoles Vertes» Project M232 Voices from the project “I was surprised when my son Ricardo asked me to help him start a small vegetable garden. Today, we harvest directly from it. I think that’s wonderful, because that is the true purpose of education: preparing children for life .” François Betombo, father of Ricardo (Ambohitralalana Primary School) ALL PROJECTS Any questions ? Rita Bachmann is your contact for questions regarding project funding and partnerships. rita.bachmann(at)ades-solaire.org +41 44 466 60 52 Support our projects Join us in protecting forests, promoting education and strengthening clean cooking solutions – support our local projects. Donate Insights

Project M300 Reforestation Strengthening the livelihoods of the local communities ALL PROJECTS 01 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. 02 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. 03 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 The project is scheduled to run from August 2026 to July 2028 and forms part of a long-term commitment running until 2030. Support us 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) ALL PROJECTS Any questions ? Rita Bachmann is your contact for questions regarding project funding and partnerships. rita.bachmann(at)ades-solaire.org +41 44 466 60 52 Support our projects Join us in protecting forests, promoting education and strengthening clean cooking solutions – support our local projects. Donate Insights

From Switzerland, the United States and Madagascar One Team, Three Continents CAREERS ADES Board Our Board brings together a broad range of expertise, spanning communication, change management, business leadership, technology and finance. Madagascar Our local team is at the heart of ADES’ impact in Madagascar. Its close connection to communities allows it to create meaningful impact where it matters most. Meet some of our more than 250 team members in Madagascar in the “Madagascar” section. International Based in Switzerland, our international team supports project development, partnerships and fundraising efforts, helping to strengthen ADES’ impact in Madagascar. ADES Board David Blumer Board Member Anne-Claire Pliska Board Member Urs Guggisberg Board Member Herbert Blaser President Sabine Focke Board Member Peter Glassen Board Member Madagascar Odon C. Randriamanantena Projects Andry F. Andriamarohasy Production & Technical Seth Jean Rakotonirina Production & Technical Ludvine Rabetsizaraina Sales Raymonde Razafindravony H. Projects Stephania V. Faliharison Sales Volatiana Randresiarisoa HR Landy Rakotomalala Projects Clotilde Hafamiharisoa Finances Domoina Rakotondrabe Projects Raolotinana Herizo T. Andriatiana Production & Technical Angelphine Razafimaharavo Projects Ferlando Andrianantenaina Sales Kevin Ravaivoson Communications Josephine C. Hanitriniaina Projects Carole Ravelonirina Sales Jean-Yves Rakotoarison Production & Technical Tanjona Rafanomezantsoa Communications Elia Volanosy Projects Samyrah N. Ranjavola Sales Ymelda Ella Rasoarimalala Sales Théoah Séraphine Razafindrasely Production & Technical Jean de Dieu Razafindraibe HR Nathalia A. Rasamoelina Projects Hajatokiniainjanahary Marline Projects Mbolatiana Rasoamahefa HR Maryn Mohn Drouet CEO Madagascar International Azagen Motien Production & Technical Gabriel Hauser Communications Miriam Zehnder Projects Vanessa Wodars Communications Anoushka Schmidli-Murray Finances Luc Estapé CEO Josh Martin Partnerships Rita Bachmann Partnerships Tanja Rose Projects Newsroom Discover the stories and people behind ADES. One click, and you're at the heart of our impact NEWSROOM Projects Learn more about our projects and activities in Madagascar. PROJECTS