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Local Biodiversity Outlooks (LBO) presents perspectives and experiences on the current social-ecological crisis from Indigenous Peoples and local communities around the globe.

This short film illustrates how a bottom-up approach is enabling communities in the Loky Manambato area of Madagascar to protect their land and marine ecosystems. Across 250,000 hectares (including 15,000 hectares of marine area, 35 km of coastline, and 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests) fishers and local unions are taking responsibility for managing natural resources.

Through facilitated meetings, fishers now make collective decisions that improve stock management, and women play a key role in mangrove replanting efforts. The Fanamby organisation collaborates closely with fishers, women’s groups, and rangers to promote sustainable practices, raise awareness, and support community-led conservation efforts. Thanks to these efforts, illegal mangrove cutting has dropped, nine productive reserves are thriving, and 85% of local people recognise the importance of conservation.

Video produced by Sandy Ravaloniaina.

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