AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConservation Funding: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have pledged $100 million to a new global alliance supporting recovery programmes for highly threatened species. No Madagascar projects were named. Climate and Health: El Niño-linked heavy rain and flooding are raising Rift Valley fever risks across Eastern Africa, with northern Madagascar among areas facing a lower but growing threat. FAO and IGAD urge stronger surveillance and preparation. Lemur Forests: More than 100 lemur species live only in Madagascar, where habitat loss and hunting put them under pressure. A community-backed project launched in 2023 aims to restore 150 hectares of native forest and reconnect two protected areas in the east. Wildlife: Researchers measuring 121 Madagascar flying fox specimens found modern bats have smaller skulls than historical ones. They suspect hunting may be driving the decline, particularly among larger animals.
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