Moroteza is a small town in eastern Madagascar. Located on the furthest and most rugged road of the Atsinanana, between Ambositra and Vondrozo, it is known for its difficulty of access. Indeed, it is an ideal area for the implementation of conservation and sustainable development projects. This is how Conservation International implemented the Sustainable Landscape project there to improve the living conditions of local communities. This project is financed by the Green Climate Fund and the Maitso Foundation and is implemented in several regions of the Atsinanana. From April 18 to 28, technicians from the association Mahavonjy, Antefamoa Maharitra, Samboaran’ny Fampandrosoana and Mandroso traveled to Moroteza to train 240 local farmers in sustainable agricultural techniques. According to the explanations, this theoretical and practical training aims to improve land and crop management, promote agricultural diversity, protect the environment and reduce poverty. The associations’ technicians work in close collaboration with local farmers to set up cultivation methods adapted to their environment and their needs. In addition to training, the project also includes the establishment of a nursery for the production of fruit tree seedlings and afforestation. Local farmers were encouraged to diversify their crops to increase their income. Thus, a coffee and clove plantation was created in the region, with the help of technicians. For these promoters, the ultimate goal of this project is to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of Moroteza by increasing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty. The project also aims to preserve biodiversity and reduce the impact of human activities on the environment.
Ansa R.
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