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Our StoryOur story begins in 1993 when Brian Fisher explored Andohahela National Park for new insect species. This trip led to 100's more across the island and in the process discovered thousands of new species. In 2004 he founded with his Malagasy team an NGO for entomological research and education. With land provided by the Minister of Education and support from private donations, the Madagascar Biodiversity Center (MBC) opened in November 2006. The MBC includes training facilities for Malagasy students and provides an environment where Malagasy scientists foster a sustainable future. The California Academy of Sciences is a strategic partner of MBC and serves as a base of operations for their activities in Madagascar.
In 2022, the Edible Insect Research Lab (Valala Farm) opened and is dedicated to leverages insects for the nutrition of people, animals, and plants. If we develop a sustainable, scalable, and locally produced protein solution, we can address malnutrition and offer food security for Madagascar's hungry and growing population while reducing pressure on the remaining natural landscapes. |
Parc Botanique et Zoologique Tsimbazaza and the California Academy of Sciences are strategic partners of MBC.
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Meet Our Administration
Balsama Rajemison
Executive Director |
S. Andriamampionona
Lead Accountant |
Clara Ravololoniaina
Building Operations |
Mami Rajaonarivo
Security, Chef, Gardener |
Faly Randriamifidy
Security |
Christophe Mickael
Driver |
International Council Members
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Sylvain Hugel
University of Strasbourg , CNRS |
Do good science and good for society
We aim to translate our scientific knowledge of arthropods for direct conservation outcomes. We have the capacity to use this knowledge to provide science-based solutions to address some of the critical challenges facing Madagascar.
Our collections-based research includes comparative studies of living and preserved collections in an evolutionary context. We are enabling this resource for the evaluation of conservation status, predictive assessments of the impacts of global change on species, populations and communities, and assessments of ecosystem health.
A further emphasis is to train and build capacity in the core skills of biodiversity science.
Our collections-based research includes comparative studies of living and preserved collections in an evolutionary context. We are enabling this resource for the evaluation of conservation status, predictive assessments of the impacts of global change on species, populations and communities, and assessments of ecosystem health.
A further emphasis is to train and build capacity in the core skills of biodiversity science.
Visiting Researcher and facility fees
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