Co-design, knowledge, engagement & monitoring
Co-design, knowledge, engagement & monitoring
Our Objective
To foster inclusive, knowledge-driven governance in Madagascar's Mahalevona Valley — empowering communities with the tools, skills, and partnerships needed to lead lasting change.
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The project was launched on March 17, 2022 and is currently in progress.
Summary
In Madagascar's Mahalevona Valley, this project is translating a shared vision for sustainable land use into real, on-the-ground change. It brings together diverse stakeholders — from local communities to institutional partners — to collaborate, coordinate, and act. By gathering and sharing social, environmental, and technical knowledge, the project ensures that decisions are grounded in evidence and reflect the priorities of those most affected. At the heart of the effort is a coalition for change, where different actors align their efforts to drive locally-led initiatives forward.
This coalition is expected to lead joint, influential action — including the development of a land use and territorial plan that directly addresses land conflicts in the region. Ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and learning keeps the process adaptive, ensuring that community knowledge, local agency, and coordinated action continue to shape more just and sustainable futures for the people of the Mahalevona Valley.
Project Connections
Part of the solutionscape
Building environmental justice in a remote global biodiversity hotspot
Timeline
Gaining Momentum in Madagascar
Project Update April 7, 2024
Our Coalition for Change is gaining momentum in Madagascar. Over the past year, the Wyss Academy has been working diligently on co-designing our Solutionscape, bringing together key stakeholders and hosting several events focused on establishing a shared vision for the Mahalevona Valley. This region comprises five villages: Ankovana, Fizono, Antanambao, Mahalevona, and Masindrano. Through meetings and workshops, diverse groups of stakeholders and local partners have utilized scientific evidence and valuable local knowledge to explore pathways for transformation and share ideas on addressing current social and environmental challenges. Madagascar is renowned as one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots, yet it is threatened by deforestation. Despite challenges, the collective efforts of stakeholders represent a promising step towards sustainable development in the Mahalevona Valley. Our local network and efforts for positive change continue to grow, with village visions gaining endorsement from local authorities. At the same time, collaborations with partners are thriving, and new valuable research contributions are being made on topics such as deforestation agents, soil values, basic incomes for conservation, and transformation pathways.
Beyond education, stakeholder collaboration is key
Project Update March 17, 2022
Team
- Project contact
Project contact
Dr. Ntsiva Andriatsitohaina
Associated Senior Researcher
Maëlle Andriambalohary
Project Officer–maelle.andriambalohary@fullcircle-initiative.orgDavidson Andrianasolo
Communication Officer–davidson.andrianasolo@fullcircle-initiative.org
