Eine lokale Initiative nicht nur zur Erhaltung von Chamäleons - Die Naturschutzarbeit der Association Mitsinjo in Andasibe, Madagaskar

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1 Eine lokale Initiative nicht nur zur Erhaltung von Chamäleons - Die Naturschutzarbeit der Association Mitsinjo in Andasibe, Madagaskar Rainer Dolch MITSINJO Lot 104 A Gare Andasibe, Madagascar rdolch@gmx.de mitsinjo@hotmail.com

2 MITSINJO «preparing for the future» - Started as local initiative of 13 villagers from Andasibe - Evolved from a grassroots project to a local NGO - Currently 42 members - Founded in 1999 GOALS - Provide sustainable income for its members - Integration of rural development and biodiversity conservation - Improving living standards and generating income for the rural poor MAIN ACTIVITIES Ecotourism Conservation Agriculture Health

3 HISTORY & MISSION Association Mitsinjo - Malagasy NGO evolved from a community organization founded in working in conservation and sustainable development - partly funded partly by revenue from wildlife tourism - manages two protected areas with more than 10,000 ha - entirely made up of local villagers turned conservationists and para-scientists Research-based conservation

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7 ECOSYSTEMS

8 Mid-altitude rainforest

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10 Indri indri Indri Babakoto

11 Eulemur fulvus Brown Lemur Varika

12 In quest of nocturnal lemurs Cheirogaleus major Fat-Dailed Dwarf Lemur Tsidy Be Allocebus trichotis Hairy-Eared Dwarf Lemur Tsidy Ala

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17 INSECT LIFE

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21 Chameleons

22 What is that?

23 It is a Uroplatus or Leaf- Tailed Gecko!

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25 With more than 100 species of frogs, Andasibe is the amphibian capital of the world!

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30 PEOPLE

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33 Bushmeat

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39 CONSEQUENCES

40 Forest Restoration Environmental education in schools, local radio, volunteers Tree nurseries and reproduction of threatened plant species Forest restoration and biodiversity monitoring Agroforestry

41 5 Tree Nurseries seedlings/yr. 125 endemic species Forest Restoration / Carbon Sequestration

42 Reforestation and Carbon Sequestration Project (TAMS) BioCarbon Fund (Kyoto Protocol)

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44 Teaching and Leading through Science Research Education in Andasibe, Madagascar Plants, Mushrooms, Small Mammals, Woolly Lemurs

45 PARA-SCIENTISTS Association Mitsinjo Jean Rafalimandimby Tiana Ratolojanahary Joseph Randrianatoandro

46 Prolemur simus Discovery, monitoring, and surveys Tiana Ratolojanahary

47 Indri indri Monitoring in Station Forestière Analamazaotra (2003-present) Joseph Randriantoandro

48 OUTCOME Habituation: 2 groups of indri habituated and approachable by wildlife tourists and school children contribute to sustainable income & environmental education Research and Conservation: Better understanding of lemur biology facilitates management decisions Permanent research presence reduces threat levels for lemurs and their habitats Awareness and Publicity: Joseph Randriantoandro and "his" indris star in several BBC documentaries that have generated deeper interest in Madagascar and lemurs

49 Children from the UK and Madagascar get together to learn about the environment and do something to help it.

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51 - 6 schools in all of the fokontany of Andasibe Commune - learning by doing: role play, videos, hands-on work

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54 ECOTOURISM

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60 Books and flyers are at hand for the visitors

61 Publications Toro-Hay momba ny Amphibia sy ny Reptilia an i Madagasikara

62 Ecotourism benefits MITSINJO - has created jobs for 35 people (25 guides, 10 other) - sells local products (honey, handicraft) via its boutique. Local bee-keepers and craftspeople are encouraged and trained by the association - pays a local tax to be used by the Commune d Andasibe for development projects - uses its money to finance its own development activities, benefitting approx. 350 households in the Andasibe region

63 A. HEALTH Development activities directly financed by ecotourism money Raising awareness on health issues: malaria, diarrhoea, reproductive health (AIDS, family planning). Distribution of mosquito nets, Sur Eau, condoms.

64 Development activities B. AGRICULTURE directly financed by ecotourism money Agricultural trainings in order to improve yields, diversify produce (honey, fruit, legumes), assist in marketing Distribution of materials and seeds Capacity building of farmers groups

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66 LOCAL HANDICRAFT Néanmoins, près de la gare d Andasibe, à l entrée du village, l ancien siège de l association Mitsinjo est encore en activité pour les visiteurs

67 embroidery, carvings, honey, Helps people to appreciate their own wildlife

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69 ALL ITEMS SOLD DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE PROJECT!

70 Misaotra betsaka Merci beaucoup MITSINJO, 2008