Project Summary
Countries: Madagascar
Delivery Partner: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Project Partners: Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, Missouri Botanical Gardens, Laboratoire des RadioIsotopes, Madagascar National Parks
Principle Investigator: Kelda Elliott, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Project Summary
Employing data-driven strategies, we will transform perceptions of Madagascar’s grasslands from barren wastelands to valuable biodiversity rich ecological assets that can support human livelihoods and carbon sequestration. We will enable sustainable reforestation by identifying optimal locations that enrich ecosystems and safeguard local livelihoods. Our vision is to redefine the intersection of reforestation and grassland preservation, fostering an understanding of these ecosystems’ critical role, promoting local prosperity, and strengthening Madagascar’s resilience to climate change.
