AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Species for Madagascar’s Baobabs: Researchers say they’ve identified a new endangered baobab species, Adansonia bozy, found only in Madagascar, using genetic work that could sharpen conservation priorities. Lemur Recovery Gets a Global Boost: Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) has been selected for recovery funding under the Phoenix Species Project, with local partners aiming to reconnect fragmented dry-forest habitat. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Six African countries now back a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining, including Madagascar, as governments cite gaps in science and governance. More Hidden Biodiversity in the Forest Floor: A 12-year study describes seven new “diamond frog” species in Madagascar, but warns most are already at risk—raising the stakes for habitat protection. Oil Import Control Shift in Madagascar: Madagascar’s government moves to directly procure fuel imports to end past monopoly arrangements, while private firms still handle parts of logistics during the transition. Conservation Funding at Scale: A $200m pledge under the Phoenix Species Project targets 100 critically endangered species worldwide, including Madagascar’s sifaka, signaling a major new push for species recovery.
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