From passive recipients to agents of change Community Theatre as a Communication Tool In vulnerable regions increasingly threatened by climate change, community theatre is emerging as a frontline communication tool for disaster risk reduction — both innovative and essential. Community theatre scene Far more than entertainment, community theatre is an…
0:00 / 0:00 Sensitization on the fight against deforestation: Dina nifanaovana A Broken Pact Between the Man and the Forest A BROKEN PACT BETWEEN THE MAN AND THE FOREST What if the forest could speak? What if it could remind humans of the promises they once made—and the debts they’ve…
0:00 / 0:00 Radio broadcast KAROKE Morombe Every year, Madagascar faces the persistent threat of cyclones—disasters that deeply disrupt the lives of coastal communities. Among the most violent in recent decades, Cyclone Batsirai hit the Morombe region with particular force, where people live in close connection with the sea…
0:00 / 0:00 Radio Broadcast KAROKE Mitsinjo A fragile but emerging path to adaptation The commune of Matsakabanja in western Madagascar, once known for its rich agricultural production and livestock now finds itself on the frontlines of climate disruption. The local economy, once sustained by predictable weather and fertile lands,…
When a cyclone exposes our vulnerabilities… and our strengths 0:00 / 0:00 Radio Broadcast KAROKE Mananjary Batsirai – Mananjary Cyclone Batsirai struck Mananjary with unprecedented force, leaving a mark on the region unlike anything seen in the past 30 years. Beyond the physical destruction and human loss, this natural disaster…
When words fail, music speaks 0:00 / 0:00 Sensitization music on cyclones Morombe As climate change accelerates the frequency and intensity of disasters, traditional risk communication strategies are increasingly being tested. In remote communities like Morombe, in southwestern Madagascar, reaching people with critical early warning information isn’t just a technical…
In a country confronted with the multidimensional impacts of climate change, poverty, and environmental degradation, research is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Yet, Madagascar’s scientific community often works in silos, hindered by limited institutional support, fragmented collaboration, and difficulties accessing global academic platforms. In this context, recent…
Local expertise at the frontlines of climate resilience In the global effort to confront climate change and its cascading impacts on peace and security, local research and knowledge are not just valuable, they are indispensable. This was powerfully demonstrated by Malagasy researchers who took center stage at recent British Academy…
Why children matter in early warning systems – ARAKE’s SAP Kiddo model Why children matter in early warning systems – ARAKE’s SAP Kiddo model Why include children in early warning systems? In Madagascar, climate hazards such as tropical cyclones, floods, and droughts strike every year. This endangers children, particularly affecting…