Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building Resilient Communities through Marine Conservation in Madagascar
Agreement Number:
7462700 P013997001
Agreement Value:
$2,537,963.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 13, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project aims to contribute to achieving the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets by supporting efforts in Madagascar to halt and reverse biodiversity loss in the Nosy Hara marine protected area (MPA). As part of Canada’s International Biodiversity Program, this initiative supports efforts to improve the governance and sustainable management of the Nosy Hara MPA and its 4 Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs). This project seeks to promote women’s leadership in managing protected areas and support surrounding communities vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss to adopt climate-smart practices and diversify their means of income. Project activities include: (1) delivering technical support and capacity building training for MPA and LMMA managers; (2) initiating coral reefs restoration efforts; (3) providing training on leadership, advocacy and natural resource management for women and vulnerable groups; (4) promoting alternative sustainable livelihood options for communities; and (5) facilitating climate-related disaster mitigation measures’ adoption.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved inclusive governance and management of the Nosy Hara MPA leading to reduced biodiversity loss; (2) improved capacity of the surrounding communities in the Nosy Hara MPA to cope with the impacts of climate change; and (3) increased participation of women in decision-making roles in sustainable natural resource management within the Nosy Hara MPA.
Location:
TORONTO, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-0374
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Jan 12, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
World Wildlife Fund Canada
Program:
International Development Assistance program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Amendments: