As part of the implementation of the Papec project (Promotion of income-generating activities to preserve the coastal environment) in the Boeny region, a convention was signed yesterday between various partners at the Baobab Tree Hotel meeting room in La Corniche, Mahajanga.
The project aims to preserve coastal ecosystems while improving the living conditions of local communities. “The project intends to reduce the degradation of mangroves and promote their long-term conservation, while improving the livelihoods of local communities. It addresses the growing pressures on coastal ecosystems and the difficulties faced by the communities that depend on them. These strong pressures jeopardize biodiversity and the economic security of the inhabitants. Coastal areas play a fundamental role in the subsistence of communities and the revitalization of the local economy,” emphasized FFEM representative Janique Etienne.
The total budget for the project is 3.1 million euros. Papec is funded with 1.5 million euros by the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM).
“Local communities should not be considered as mere beneficiaries, but as full actors in the project,” said Noro Andriamamonjisoa, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Tany Meva Foundation.
The project’s main objective is to support the development and promotion of sustainable economic sectors, including artisanal fishing, crab fishing, beekeeping, salt production, silk and raffia cultivation and processing, biomass charcoal production, and eco-responsible tourism.
“There is no development without environmental protection. This project is integrated into the Boeny region’s roadmap for the next eighteen years. We hope it will have a direct impact on the population’s standard of living,” declared the head of the Boeny region, Adakalo Nasolo.
The regional director of Sustainable Development and Environment of Boeny, Tovoniaina Charles Rakotonanahary, was also present at the project launch ceremony.
The intervention areas of Papec include the new Antrema protected area, managed by the National Museum of Natural History of Paris (MNHN), as well as the Mahavavy-Kinkony wetlands complex, managed by the association Asity Madagascar. Both sites are located in the Mitsinjo district.
The Baie de Baly National Park, located in the Soalala district and managed by Madagascar National Parks (MNP), is also part of the areas concerned, as is the Bombetoka-Belemboka protected area, managed by the Development and Environmental Law Center (DELC) association, in the Mahajanga II and Marovoay districts.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-19 06:09:24 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/environnement-cotier-une-convention-en.html
