Area characterisation: 

The area is 814.39 km2 of marine protected area in Madagascar.

Objective: 

The project aims to establish a long-term mangrove payment for ecosystem services scheme to reduce deforestation and degradation, and restore mangroves in the Bay of Assassins in Madagascar.

Actions: 
  • Mangrove reforestation by communities
  • Participatory monitoring and mapping for management
  • Participatory Forest Management plan
Potential impacts/benefits: 
  • Social development: have helped develop local infrastructure and alternative livelihoods, by providing additional income to the local community
  • Environmental impact: have improved the conservation of 1,300 ha mangrove ecosystem and their biodiversity
  • Governance: have strenghtened the community capacity in managing a Locally Managed Marine Area (LMMA)
  • Women's empowerment: have supported women's involvement in the governance of natural resources - both mangrove and fisheries activities. 
NbS benefits 
  • Developing climate change adaptation; improving risk management and resilience
  • Better protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems
  • Reduce flood risk
  • Developing climate change mitigation
  • Restoring ecosystems and their functions
  • Increase achievements of biodiversity targets
  • Increase quality and quantity of green and blue infrastructures
  • Increased cultural richness and biodiversity
  • Social inclusion
  • Sustainable development of coastal regions
Lessons learned: 
  • Best time for mangrove replanting should be decided with community members
  • Promoting a voluntary mangrove reforestation is key to ensure that it can be continued without external financial support
  • The dissemination of the results of the monitoring helps the community to understand the state of their resources and the amount of carbon stocks in their mangrove forest
NbS classification 
  • Mangrove reforestation

Further information

Sustainable Development Goals 
  • 1. No Poverty
  • 2. Zero Hunger
  • 3. Good Health and Well-being
  • 4. Quality Education
  • 5. Gender Equality
  • 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
  • 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • 13. Climate Action
  • 14. Life Below Water
  • 15. Life On Land
  • 17. Partnerships for the Goals