Welcome New Volunteers
Welcoming MBP’s latest and greatest volunteer cohort!
Welcoming MBP’s latest and greatest volunteer cohort!
Meet our September Volunteers Shannon CANADA I’m Shannon from Ontario, Canada. I have an Undergrad Degree in Environmental Science and took a Post Graduate program in Ecosystem Restoration. For work, I have performed shoreline evaluations and provided restoration techniques for landowners. I have also worked with an at risk turtle species in Ontario and sea turtles in Costa Rica. Currently I am a coastal specialist and planning and regulations assistant at a conservation authority in … Read More
Reforestation in the Southwest of the Island! Throughout this year, several tree-planting events were held across our field stations, from the northern (Tangalavaka Field Station – TAFS) to the southern regions ( Lavavolo Field Station – LAFS) of Madagascar. In June 2025, our field team celebrated World Environment Day together with children from our life long partner Conservation Fusion. Alongside the tree-planting activities, a clean-up campaign was organized to raise awareness about reducing plastic use … Read More
World Lemur day 2025 ! Today, our teams, from the northern to the southern parts of the Island, proudly joined one of the biggest celebrations of the year! The theme for this year’s World Lemur Day was “Iray ho an’ny Varika ho fitsinjovana ny ho avy”, which means “One for lemurs as a vision for the future.” The Day is a powerful reminder of the common responsability to protect one the most endangerd primates in the world. … Read More
Celebration of World Ranger Day 2025! World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide to honor the dedication and crucial work rangers do every day around the globe! This year, the theme is “Rangers, Powering Transformative Conservation”. This reminds us that rangers are not only protectors, but changemakers. Rangers are on the front line protecting wildlife and forests. Their work is dangerous and vital and we are grateful for them. In Madagascar, rangers are commonly named “polisin’ala”. … Read More
Wrapping Up a Milestone Event: IPS Congress 2025 That’s a Wrap for IPS Congress 2025! The IPS 2025 Congress in Madagascar has come to an end, and what an incredible event it has been! This global gathering was filled with powerful exchanges, innovative research, and new connections across continents and disciplines. A Special Honor for Dr. Edward Louis It is with immense joy and deep gratitude that the entire MBP team congratulates its founder, … Read More
IPS Congress 2025: Science, Collaboration & Conservation in Action The International Primatological Society (IPS) Congress 2025 brought together scientists, conservationists, students, and decision-makers from around the world for a week of knowledge-sharing, networking, and action-oriented discussions. Held in a spirit of collaboration, the congress served as a vibrant platform to show the latest advances in primatology, strengthen international partnerships, and, most importantly, work together to protect endangered primate species. Our Team at the IPS Congress … Read More
Meet Lucile, our PhD student at Montagne des Français! Join Lucile, our devoted PhD student at Tangalavaka Field Station- Montagne des Français. She began her research on the Northern Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur septentrionalis) during her master’s degree and is now continuing her work as part of her PhD fieldwork. Her project aims to acquire complete baseline data that will directly inform conservation planning, habitat restoration, and local awareness initiatives. With her field assistants, they carry out … Read More