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Madagascar's Biodiversity at Risk: Deforestation and Climate Crisis

10/22/2025

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Madagascar faces severe environmental challenges as deforestation and climate change threaten its unique biodiversity.
Millions of hectares of forests are lost annually, endangering lemurs and chameleons.
Clare Callow of the Millennium Seed Bank notes that 61% of Madagascar's tree species are at risk.
About half of Madagascar's forests have been lost due to poverty and political instability.
Small-scale conservation solutions show promise for sustaining ecosystems and supporting local communities.

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Story summary

Madagascar faces severe environmental challenges as deforestation and climate change threaten its unique biodiversity.
Millions of hectares of forests are lost annually, endangering lemurs and chameleons.
Clare Callow of the Millennium Seed Bank notes that 61% of Madagascar's tree species are at risk.
About half of Madagascar's forests have been lost due to poverty and political instability.
Small-scale conservation solutions show promise for sustaining ecosystems and supporting local communities.