As one of the sites impacted by climate change – due to the instability of the mangrove salinity as well as water reduction in the lake – the communities of Loky Manambato (North Eastern of Madagascar) are aware of the consequences of illegal fishing and the extension of rice fields on the lake on the resources availability. Fanamby, the manager of the Loky Manambato protected area, has set up a warning system together with members of the communities living along the Lake Sahaka shores, which has led to a complete halt in illegal activities and the arrest of the perpetrators. The local population disavows all the deviant practices orchestrated by ill-intentioned people and collaborates with Fanamby in reporting observed crimes. The success of this system is based on the multi-stage approach: Since 2019: strong awareness rising activities in collaboration with local authorities to strengthen the understanding of the laws, especially …
Good practices: Community alert system in Loky Manambato
