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Madagascar, souvent appelée le « Huitième Continent » en raison de ses écosystèmes uniques et diversifiés, témoigne de la puissance de l’isolement dans les processus évolutifs. Cette nation insulaire, séparée du continent africain depuis plus de 160 millions d’années, a développé une gamme inégalée de flore et de faune qu’on ne trouve nulle part ailleurs sur Terre. Avec environ 95% de ses reptiles, 89% de sa flore et 92% de ses mammifères endémiques, Madagascar présente à la fois une opportunité extraordinaire et un défi critique pour les efforts de conservation et le développement durable par l’écotourisme. Mr. Anderson Okai Ebenezer, Forbes, Venkatesha Murthy (Venky) #BiodiversitéMadagascar #EcotourismeMada #ConservationMadagascar #LemuriensMadagascar #FauneMalgache #FloreMalgache #ParcsNationauxMadagascar #TourismeDurableMadagascar #Madagascar #Biodiversité #Ecotourisme #DéveloppementDurable #Conservation #NatureUnique #TourismeVert #ProtectionEnvironnement #VoyageResponsable #PatrimoineMondial https://lnkd.in/eA2rca6j

#Empowering Local Communities to Harness #Tourism for #BiodiversityConservation Did you know that tourism can be a powerful tool for conservation and sustainable development in developing countries? Let's explore how local communities and governments can unlock the potential of tourism to protect their natural resources and biodiversity! Identify Tourist Attractions: - National parks (e.g., Nairobi National Park, Kenya) - Cultural heritage sites (e.g., Angkor Wat, Cambodia) - Scenic landscapes (e.g., Ha Long Bay, Vietnam) Advocate for Tourist Fees: - Lobby local governments to establish small, legal fees for tourists - Use income generated to: - Manage natural resources - Protect biodiversity - Support local communities and economies - Examples: - Costa Rica's Tourism Development Tax - Rwanda's Tourism Revenue Sharing Program Benefits: - Increased funding for conservation efforts - Protection of natural resources and biodiversity - Support for local communities and economies - Enhanced tourist experiences through sustainable practices Success Stories: - Tanzania's Wildlife Conservation Fund - Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest Conservation Program - Ghana's Community-Based Tourism Initiative Let's Take Action: - Study and identify tourist attractions in your community - Work to develop the sites to attract more tourists - Governments should ensure ample security and safety for tourists - Advocate for review of existing policies and laws - Lobby for small tourist fees to support conservation efforts Together, we can empower local communities to harness tourism for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development! #BiodiversityFinance #TourismForConservation #SustainableTourism #ConservationEfforts #LocalCommunities #GovernmentAction BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative UN Biodiversity Biodiversity Impulsion Group - BIG Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Dr. Richard Munang CHIDUBEM GBUJIE

East Africa in the early 1940s was a vast, beautiful ecosystem teeming with wild animals. The region was characterized by diverse landscapes, from highlands with evergreen forests to arid regions with baobab trees and desert scrub Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda were home to an abundant wildlife population, including elephants, rhinoceroses, lions, leopards, giraffes, and many other species However, the wilderness was not left untouched. The arrival of European colonists brought about significant changes to the East African ecosystem. Industrialization and urbanization in Europe led to the belief that Africa was a pristine, natural continent, which was seen as a paradise lost due to the perceived damage inflicted by its inhabitants This led to a series of environmental shocks, including the collapse of cattle herds and the spread of diseases, which were mistakenly blamed on the local population The ivory trade globalized, and European hunters, supported by African intermediaries, slaughtered up to 65,000 elephants per year, further depleting the wildlife population The establishment of national parks and game reserves was one of the first steps in conserving the region's wildlife. However, this often came at the expense of the original caretakers, such as the Maasai, who were displaced from their lands The need for parks arose due to the Maasai's success in conserving their environment without threatening the existence of the region's wildlife, which was seen as a threat to the European vision of the African Eden Today, East Africa faces a different set of challenges. Urbanization and poaching continue to threaten the region's wildlife. However, there are efforts to preserve what is left. Sustainable tourism practices, such as wildlife conservation tourism, community-based tourism, and ecotourism, can play a vital role in preserving the region's natural heritage for future generations By engaging in responsible and sustainable tourism practices, visitors can contribute to the conservation of the rich biodiversity in East Africa In conclusion, East Africa in the early 1940s was a beautiful and diverse ecosystem, home to a vast array of wild animals. However, the arrival of European colonists brought about significant changes, leading to the depletion of the wildlife population and the displacement of local communities. Today, East Africa faces a different set of challenges, and there is a need for sustainable tourism practices to preserve the region's natural heritage. #sustainabletourism #travel #tourists #Africa #conservation #poaching #urbanisation

🌊 Un "Manifeste pour des pratiques touristiques engagées, durables et respectueuses de la biodiversité marine" Nous sommes fiers de nous engager aux côtés de RespectOcean dans le lancement du "Manifeste pour des pratiques touristiques engagées, durables et respectueuses de la biodiversité marine." Ce manifeste, rédigé dans le cadre de notre engagement au sein du Programme "Biodiversité marine et économie", représente bien plus qu'un simple document : c'est un appel à l'action pour protéger notre Océan et ses écosystèmes fragiles. South Pacific Management prend ainsi part à un collectif d’acteurs engagés pour un objectif commun : la préservation de l’Océan. Nous savons que notre avenir est étroitement lié à celui de l'Océan. C'est pourquoi, à travers ce manifeste, nous renouvelons notre volonté de faire la différence, de mettre en place des actions concrètes, et d'inspirer un changement positif. 🔎 Ensemble, nous avons établi dix engagements que nous mettrons en œuvre d'ici 2030. Dix étapes pour un tourisme qui préserve, valorise et respecte la richesse de la biodiversité marine. 👉 Découvrez le Manifeste : https://lnkd.in/gStvquMt 👥 Ce manifeste a été rédigé aux côtés de : @Action Ocean, @Club Med, Coral Guardian, Koraï, Explore Océan, @Galzniform, PONANT, WIPSEA, The Coral Planters, TUI, South Pacific Management, dans le cadre du Programme "Biodiversité marine et économie". 🌴🌊 Vous êtes un acteur du tourisme?  Vous souhaitez vous engager pour la préservation de l'Océan? REJOIGNEZ-NOUS dans ce groupe de travail ! Contactez Aurélie Dubois, Déléguée Générale de RespectOcean pour une présentation détaillée de nos travaux. #Ocean #Biodiversite #Tourisme

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Reason #4 to Return to Africa: Every Tourist Dollar Contributes to Conservation Welcome to my mini-series on why #Africa is not a once-in-a-lifetime destination, but a lifelong one. My fourth reason to keep coming back to this exceptional continent is visitors’ massive contribution to Africa’s conservation and the health of the whole planet.  Africa relies heavily on its tourism industry to keep looking after over 9,000 designated sites and landscapes covering 19% of land and inland waters and 17% of Africa's marine area. With approximately 1,350 endangered species on the continent, and many animal populations down to just a few thousand (cheetahs, approximately 6,700), or even a few hundred (gorillas, around 880), tourist trade is crucial to the survival of essential insect, animal, bird, and marine life.  A World Bank report released in 2021 showed that for every additional dollar spent by a tourist, local incomes increase by more than a dollar. This means that the revenues from nature-based tourism mostly stayed and accrued additional benefits in local economies. Specifically, the report revealed that for every tourist dollar spent in #Zambia’s Lower #ZambeziPark, local incomes increased by US$ 1.82. In African economic terms, that’s a big step towards making conservation sustainable in the long term.  But the benefits of conserving and rewilding African landscapes are not limited to Africans alone. African rainforests – covering around 2 million km² and second only to the Amazon – play a crucial role in storing carbon, which helps prevent rising temperatures on the whole planet. In fact, African rainforests store more carbon than their Amazonian counterparts, which should give the world every incentive to help. At present the continent's rainforests are being lost to deforestation at a rate of 0.3% every year. While it is slower than in Amazonia (estimated to be 0.5% per year in Brazil) the fact remains that when we encourage our guests to keep travelling to Africa, we are:  Supporting local economies  Preserving biodiversity   Promoting sustainable conservation practices   Funding eco-preservation initiatives   Protecting endangered species   Sustaining communities reliant on wildlife-based economies  Returning tourists ensure the long-term health of Africa's ecosystems for future generations to enjoy. And for eco-conscious travellers, this may be reason enough to book an annual trip to Africa. Get in touch to start planning your guests’ trip to Africa and discover how they can leave behind more than just memories. 🦁🌿  📨: robin@tasafaris.com #TimelessAfricaSafaris #TimelessTravel #Travel #AfricaTravel 

🌴 While holidays are a great way to relax, they can also pose significant threats to biodiversity. The tourism industry impacts nature in several ways, leading to habitat loss, pollution, and the overuse of natural resources. Additionally, many of the factors associated with biodiversity loss are also linked to tourism development. Main Threats of Tourism to Biodiversity: 1.     Habitat Destruction and Fragmentation: - Land Use for Infrastructure: Building hotels, resorts, roads, and recreational facilities requires clearing large areas of natural habitats. This can threaten the survival of local species by destroying their homes. - Fragmentation: Infrastructure development often breaks up continuous habitats into smaller, isolated patches. This disrupts species' ability to move, breed, and find food, leading to declines in populations and even local extinctions. 2.     Pollution: - Waste Generation: Tourists generate large amounts of waste, and if not managed properly, this litter can pollute land and water, harming wildlife and ecosystems. - Water and Air Pollution: Increased transportation for tourism, especially by air and sea, contributes to air and water pollution. Chemicals and waste from boats can damage marine ecosystems, while vehicle emissions contribute to air pollution and climate change. 3.     Overexploitation of Natural Resources: - Water Usage: High demand for water in tourist areas, particularly in hotels and resorts, can strain local water supplies and harm aquatic ecosystems. - Pressure on Local Wildlife: Tourism can lead to the overexploitation of local wildlife, through activities such as hunting, fishing, and the collection of animals and plants. This not only threatens the targeted species but also disrupts the entire ecosystem. 4.     Disturbance of Wildlife: Activities like wildlife watching, diving, and off-road driving can disturb animals.This stress can lead to changes in behaviour and displacement, which can harm wildlife populations in the long term. 5.     Introduction of Invasive Species: Tourists can unintentionally introduce non-native species into new environments, which can outcompete local species for resources and lead to declines in native biodiversity. Holidays can have a significant impact on the environment, but with awareness and careful choices, we can reduce these effects. Stay tuned for next week when we share some tips on how to make your holidays more biodiversity-friendly! 🌿✨ Find out about BIOTRAILS' efforts to better understand the impacts of the indirect drivers of biodiversity loss and climate change: https://lnkd.in/eb7vaFmf #TravelResponsibly #ProtectBiodiversity #BIOTRAILS Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Harokopio University of Athens Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi ETH Zürich DRAXIS Environmental S.A. eBOS Resilient Cities Network adelphi Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Sources: https://adelph.it/WWF https://adelph.it/UN

Merci Abdoollah Earally pour ce reportage informatif et dynamique pour Réunion La 1ère de France Télévisions. Ce qui le rend captivant, c'est cette poésie qui est si appropriée pour les initiatives environnementales, qui ont un aspect nourricier à plusieurs niveaux de lecture. FORENA (Fondation Ressources et Nature) continue de jouer son rôle de facilitateur, à Maurice et à Rodrigues, entre le programme multi-bailleurs du CEPF et les OSC (organisations de la société civile) qui sont porteurs de projets dans les Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) / Zones clés de la biodiversité (ZCB) comme à Ferney. Ferney abrite trois projets à différentes échelles, notamment Vallée de Ferney qui est récipiendaire d'une Grande Subvention (Large Grant / environ 270 000 dollars). L'organisation est engagée dans la conservation, la reforestation et la restauration. L'#agrihub de Ferney acceuille de multiples autres iniatitives, dont deux ayant bénéficié de Petites Subventions (Small Grants / moins de 50000 dollars). Pat's Nature Farm est engagé dans la protection de plantes endémiques ainsi que de plantes utiles. La petite ONG s'inscrit dans la grande fresque de la démarche durable du secteur hotelier mauricien. Elle offre à une petite exploitation (#Indika) des plantes comme le Palmarosa pour l'extraction d'huiles essentielles afin de fournir des produits de soins de beauté à une chaîne hôtelière. Nature Technics, le dernier bénéficiaire en date du Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), a une vision de production de compost utilisant plusieurs types de matières premières. De plus, il offrira le vermicompostage dans un local annexe. #CEPF #IUCNNL #Forena #MADIO #BiodiversityHotspot #Mauritius #Ferney #IndianOcean #ClimateChange

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The Galapagos Islands are at risk from warming oceans, invasive species, and pollution. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect this unique biodiversity. Read Full News: https://lnkd.in/gdEkVWUU #GalapagosIslands #ClimateChange #OceanWarming #MarineConservation #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalProtection #InvasiveSpecies #ElNino #SaveOurSeas #WildlifeConservation #PlasticPollution #Microplastics #EcoTourism #ConservationEfforts #NaturePreservation #breakingnews