UK in Madagascar

02/06/2026

Experts, décideurs et partenaires ont échangé à Antananarivo sur les leviers d’une transition durable, à l’initiative du réseau Chevening Al...

02/06/2026

Ny Ambasadaoro Lefitry ny masoivoho britanika, Simeon Onaji, dia faly niaraka tamin’ny vondron’ny Chevening Alumni Madagascar nandritra ny “Chevening Madagascar IMPACT Forum” tamin’ny herinandro lasa.

Nampivondrona olona avy amin’ny sehatra samihafa ny hetsika mba hiresahana ny laharam-pahamehan’i Madagasikara eo amin’ny fiompiana anaty rano, ny fomba fandrahoan-tsakafo madio ary ny famatsiam-bola maharitra, ary nanasongadina ny fahaiza-mitarika, ny fahaiza-manao ary ny herin’ny tambajotran’i Chevening.

Mirehareha izahay mampiseho ny tanjaky ity vondrona ity sy ny anjara toerana lehibe mbola sahanin’ireo Chevening alumni eo amin’ny fananganana ny hoavin’i Madagasikara sy ny fanamafisana ny fiaraha-miasa eo amin’I Royaume-Uni sy Madagasikara.

Misaotra indrindra an’ireo rehetra nandray anjara tamin’ny fifanakalozan-kevitra lalina sy mitodika amin’ny ho avy izahay.


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Our Deputy Ambassador, Simeon Onaji, was pleased to join Madagascar’s UK Chevening alumni community at the Chevening Madagascar IMPACT Forum last week.

The event brought together a wide range of voices to discuss Madagascar’s priorities in aquaculture, clean cooking and sustainable finance, and highlighted the leadership, expertise and energy of the Chevening network.

We are proud to showcase the strength of this community and the important role Chevening alumni continue to play in shaping Madagascar’s future and strengthening the UK – Madagascar partnership.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed to such a thoughtful and forward-looking discussion.

Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de Madagascar
Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable
Chevening Awards (FCDO)
Ministère de la Pêche et de l'Economie Bleue

30/05/2026

Faly izahay nampiantrano ny lanonana fanombohana ny Torolalana ho an’ ny sehatry ny sary momba ny ahitra eto Madagasikara tao amin’ny Toeram-ponenan’ny Masoivoho Britanika tamin’ity herinandro ity.

Ity torolalana manan-danja ity dia mirakitra ireo angom-pahalalana Malagasy sy Anglisy izay voamarin’ny manam-pahaizana, ary mampiseho karazana ahitra 269 hita eto Madagasikara.

Tetikasa notarihin’ny Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ary Kew Madagascar izy ity, vokatry ny ezaka tsara nataon’i Dr Maria “Bat” Vorontsova sy ekipa botanista Malagasy sy iraisam-pirenena tena miavaka.

Arahabaina ireo rehetra nandray anjara – ary misaotra anareo tamin’ny fanamafisana ny siansa izay manohana ny fiarovana ny tontolo iainana, ny fiveloman’ny mponina, ary ny faharetan’ny tontolo voajanahary manerana an’i Madagasikara.

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We were delighted to host the launch of the Photographic Field Guide to the Grasses of at the UK Ambassador’s Residence this week.

This landmark guide brings together expert verified knowledge in Malagasy and English and showcases 269 species of grasses found in Madagascar.

Led by the , and , it is the result of tireless work by Dr Maria “Bat” Vorontsova and an outstanding team of Malagasy and international botanists.

Congratulations to everyone involved - and thank you for strengthening the science that underpins conservation, livelihoods and resilient landscapes across Madagascar.

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Ministère de la Population et des Solidarités de Madagascar
Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable
Kew Gardens

30/05/2026

28/05/2026

🌿 Opportunité de financement pour les partenaires de la conservation à Madagascar et aux Comores.

Le programme Darwin Initiative (Round 32) du Gouvernement britannique est désormais ouvert. Il soutient des projets visant à protéger la biodiversité, réduire la pauvreté et générer un impact durable au bénéfice des populations et de la nature.

Nous encourageons vivement les organisations ayant des idées ambitieuses et concrètes à soumettre leur candidature.

💡 Trois volets de financement :
1. Darwin Initiative Extra - date limite : 1er juillet
2. Darwin Initiative Main - date limite : 20 juillet
3. Darwin Initiative Capability and Capacity - date limite : 31 août

📌 Pour candidater:
👉 Consultez le guide complet: https://www.darwininitiative.org.uk/how-to-apply/
👉 Participez au webinaire d’information le jeudi 28 mai, de 14h à 15h (heure de Madagascar / Comores) : https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TcrPoRxR8GFwNL0KyGu-g #/

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🌿 Famatsiam-bola ho an’ireo mpiara-miombon’antoka amin’ny fiarovana ny zavaboahary eto Madagasikara.

Misokatra ankehitriny ny Darwin Initiative an’ny Fanjakana britanika - manohana tetikasa miaro ny fahasamihafan’ny zavamananaina, mampihena ny fahantrana, ary mitondra vokatra maharitra ho an’ny olona sy ny zavaboahary manerana an’i Madagasikara.

Manentana ireo fikambanana manana hevitra sahisahy sy azo tanterahina izahay mba handefa fangatahana.

💡Misy sokajy telo samihafa:
1. Darwin Initiative Extra: fe-potoana farany - 1 Jolay
2. Darwin Initiative Main: fe-potoana farany - 20 Jolay
3. Darwin Initiative Capability and Capacity: fe-potoana farany - 31 Aogositra

📌 Raha mila torolalana feno amin’ny fomba fampiharana:
👉 tsidiho: https://www.darwininitiative.org.uk/how-to-apply/
👉 Mandraisa anjara amin’ny webinar ny Alakamisy 28 Mey - 14:00 -15:00 (ora Madagasikara) https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TcrPoRxR8GFwNL0KyGu-g #/

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🌿 Funding opportunity for conservation partners in Madagascar & Comoros.

The UK Government’s Darwin Initiative (Round 32) is now open - supporting projects that protect biodiversity, reduce poverty, and deliver lasting impact for people and nature across Madagascar.

We encourage applications from organisations with bold, practical ideas.

💡There are three different schemes:
1. Darwin Initiative Extra: deadline - 1 July
2. Darwin Initiative Main: deadline - 20 July
3. Darwin Initiative Capability and Capacity: deadline - 31 August

📌 For full guidance on how to apply:
👉 visit: https://www.darwininitiative.org.uk/how-to-apply/
👉 Join the webinar on Thursday 28 May - 14:00-15:00: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TcrPoRxR8GFwNL0KyGu-g #/

Alumni MadagascarMMinistère de l'Environnement et du Développement DurableMMinistère de la Pêche et de l'Economie Bleue
MMinistère de l'Agriculture et de la Souveraineté Alimentaire
MMinistère des Affaires Etrangères de l'Union des Comores

This webinar will provide an update on the Darwin Initiative, outlining what has changed in Round 32, why these changes have been introduced, and what they mean in practice. There will also be an opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note: this session will f...

25/05/2026

Avy amin’ny sakafo masaka ataon’i Neny ka hatramin’ny sakafo eny an-dalambe tiana indrindra, ary hatramin’ny sakafo entina mody tsy azo ihodivirana, samy manana ilay sakafo iray izay isika rehetra. Ary inona ny anao?

Amin’ity Andron'ny Afrika ity, ireo nisitraka ny vatsim-pianarana Chevening manerana an’i Afrika dia mizara ireo tsiro mampahatsiahy ny niaviany avy. I Meva Fety Rakotoson no mpianatra nandray anjara avy eto Madagasikara ary nilaza fa ny azy! 😊🤩

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From mum’s home‑cooked meals to street food favourites or a go‑to takeaway, we all have that one dish that . What's yours?

This , Chevening Awards (FCDO) scholars from across Africa share the flavours that take them straight home. One of our very own UK in Madagascar Chevening scholar Meva Fety Rakotoson joined in to say it had to be ! A very well-loved delicious Malagasy dish.

Tell us what you would choose in the comments. 👇

Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de Madagascar Chevening Alumni Madagascar

25/05/2026

Amin'izao fankalazana ny Andron’i Afrika izao, dia mankalaza ny fahasamihafana mahatalanjona amin’ity kaontinanta feno mampientanentana ity isika. Eto Madagasikara mihitsy no manomboka izany fankalazana izany. Avy amin’ny hafanana sy ny hatsaram-panahin’ny vahoakany ka hatramin’ny harena ara-kolontsaina, mozika ary zavakanto, ary koa ny harena voajanahary miavaka tsy hita na aiza na aiza eto an-tany, Madagasikara dia maneho tsara ny mampiavaka ity kaontinanta ity.

Misaotra anao Madagasikara noho ny fandraisana sy ny aingam-panahy. Mirary Andron’i Afrika sambatra! 🇲🇬🌍

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Today, on Africa Day, we celebrate the incredible diversity of this vibrant continent. That celebration starts right here in Madagascar. From the warmth and kindness of its people to the rich culture, music, and art, and the breathtaking biodiversity found nowhere else on earth, Madagascar captures so much of what makes this continent extraordinary. Thank you, Madagascar, for your hospitality and inspiration. Happy Africa Day! 🇲🇬🌍

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de Madagascar Chevening Alumni Madagascar

23/05/2026

Faly izahay mandray an’i Simeon Onaji, Ambasadaoro lefitra vaovao. 🇬🇧🤝Hanohy ny fiaraha -miasa amin’i Madagasikara i Simeon, amin’ny fandraisana anjara amin’ny fiarovana ny harena voajanahary tokana ananan’ny firenena. Manasa anareo hiaraka aminay hiarahaba sy handray azy am-pitiavana!

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We are delighted to welcome Simeon Onaji, our new Deputy Ambassador. 🇬🇧🤝

Simeon is proud to continue strengthening our partnership with - helping to protect its unique biodiversity.

Join us in giving him a warm welcome!

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de Madagascar

22/05/2026

Ho anay, isan’andro dia Andro Iraisam-pirenena Ho An’ny Zavamanan’aina (Biodiversité), satria tena zava-dehibe ny harena voajanahary. I Royaume-Uni dia manohana hetsika iraisam-pirenena mikendry ny hiaro farafahakeliny 30 %-n’ny tany sy ny ranomasina maneran-tany hatramin’ny taona 2030 ary hitahiry ny lova voajanahary eto an-tany.

Eto , 0,4 %-n’ny velaran-tany maneran-tany dia ahitana manodidina ny 5 %-n’ny harena voajanahary (biodiversité) eran-tany, ary 90 %-n’ireo karazana zavamanan’aina eto dia tsy hita na aiza na aiza afa-tsy eto ihany. Izany no mahatonga an’i Madagasikara ho iray amin’ireo toerana manan-danja indrindra sy manankarena amin’ny biodiversité eran-tany.

I Royaume-Uni dia miara-miasa amin’ireo mpiara-miombon’antoka iraisam-pirenena, fikambanana eo an-toerana ary mpitarika fiarahamonina eto Madagasikara amin’ny alalan’ny tetikasa maherin’ny 40 manerana ny firenena, mba:
• hanohana ny fiarovana ny tontolo iainana sy ny fivelomana maharitra
•hiaro ny tontolo voajanahary sy ny fiarovana ara-tsakafo

Amin’ny fiaraha-miasa, ireo ezaka ireo dia manampy ny fiarahamonina hanamafy ny faharetany manoloana ny fiovan’ny toetr’andro ary hanangana ho avy maharitra kokoa ho an’i Madagasikara sy ho an’ny planeta.

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For us, every day is because biodiversity matters. The UK is supporting international actions to protect at least 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030 and preserve the world’s natural heritage.

In , 0.4% of the world’s landmass is home to around 5% of global biodiversity, and 90% of its species exist nowhere else on Earth. This makes it one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the world.

The UK is working with international partners, local organisations and community leaders in Madagascar on over 40 projects across the country to:
• support conservation and sustainable livelihoods
• protect ecosystems and food security

Together, these efforts help communities strengthen resilience to climate change and build a more sustainable future for Madagascar and the planet.


Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable
Ministère de la Pêche et de l'Economie Bleue
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de Madagascar
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Durrell Madagascar
Chevening Alumni Madagascar
Kew Gardens

21/05/2026

Ny Masoivoho Britanika dia faly nanohana ireo mpirahalahy MacLean, mpivoy sambo nahavita ny tsara indrindra tamin’io sehatra io, raha niaraka tamin’ny mpiara-miombon’antoka amin’ny fanaovana asa soa, efa niara-niasa tamin’izy ireo nandritra ny fotoana maharitra, Feedback Madagascar. Tao Ambohimahamasina izy ireo no nankalaza ny fanombohana ny fandaharan'asa vaovao momba ny rano fisotro madio an’ny Feedback Madagascar antsoina hoe « Beyond Water », izay novatsiany vola tanteraka tamin’ny dia miavaka namakiany ny Ranomasimbe Pasifika tamin’ny taona 2025.

I Ewan, Jamie ary Lachlan MacLean dia nahavita ny dia mirefy 14000 kilometatra mahery na 9000 miles avy any Peroa mankany Aostralia tao anatin’ny 139 andro, nametraka firaketana vaovao eran-tany ary nanangona vola mihoatra ny iray tapitrisa livre sterling izy ireo hanohanana ny fidirana sy fisitrahana amin’ny rano fisotro madio.

Feedback Madagascar dia efa niasa tao Madagasikara nandritra ny 30 taona mahery ary manatanteraka ny fandaharan’asa « Beyond Water » miaraka akaiky amin’ny fiarahamonina eo an-toerana, mitondra fidirana amin’ny rano fisotro madio manerana ny kaominina amin’ny alalan’ny vahaolana isan-karazany toy ny lavadrano, rafitra fanadiovana rano, ary fitaovana mandeha amin’ny herin’ny masoandro sy amin’ny fikorianan’ny rano amin’ny hery misintona.

Madagasikara dia mandrafitra 0,4 % monja amin’ny velaran-tany eran-tany, nefa mitahiry 5 % amin’ny harena voajanahary isan-karazany (biodiversité) maneran-tany. Ny Fanjakana Mitambatra dia manohana tetikasa maherin’ny 40 manerana ny firenena izay mikendry ny hiaro ny harena voajanahary sy hanamafisana ny fiveloman’ny mponina amin’ny fomba maharitra.

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The British Embassy was proud to support record-breaking rowers the MacLean brothers as they joined their long-term charity partner Feedback Madagascar (FBM) in Ambohimahamasina to celebrate the launch of FBM's new clean water programme 'Beyond Water', funded entirely by their extraordinary 2025 Pacific row.

Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean completed the 9,000-mile crossing from Peru to Australia in 139 days, setting a new world record and raising over £1m for clean water in the process.

Feedback Madagascar has worked in Madagascar for more than 30 years and is delivering 'Beyond Water' in close partnership with local communities, bringing clean water access across the municipality through a mix of boreholes, filtration, and solar and gravity-fed systems.

Madagascar makes up just 0.4% of the world's landmass but hosts 5% of global biodiversity. The UK supports over 40 projects across the country that help protect biodiversity and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de Madagascar
Feedback Madagascar
The Maclean Brothers