In northeastern Madagascar the future of conservation depends on families who live alongside nature seeing fair benefits from sustaining biodiversity. In the first half of 2026, CPALI and SEPALI Madagascar continued to work hand-in-hand to deliver an impact-driven social enterprise and to advance initiatives that strengthen economic lives, regenerate nature, and elevate innovative local ideas in one of the world's most precious biodiversity hotspots. At the mid-year point, jo

Mamy Ratsimbazafy, entomologist and Founder of SEPALI Madagascar, shares his insights on purpose-driven leadership and the importance of putting local values first in conservation. From insect scientist to founder - An entomologist by training, Mamy Ratsimbazafy leads Sehatry ny Mpamokatra Landy Ifotony, the Organization of Wild Silk Producers (SEPALI Madagascar). His organization works hand-in-hand with Conservation through Poverty Alleviation International (CPALI) to delive

"We’re built on a simple belief: that local ideas can create transformative change. In this annual report, we proudly outline latest measures of our impact and extend gratitude to all who help our innovative conservation model to succeed." Rachel Kramer, CPALI Executive Director Changing Lives and Landscapes The newly released Annual Report from Conservation through Poverty Alleviation International (CPALI) shares stories and milestones from the past year. It explores how loc

Leslie Brunetta, long-time CPALI Board Director and Clerk (2004-2025) and co-author of Spider Silk: Evolution and 400 Million Years of Spinning, Waiting, Snagging and Mating (Yale University Press 2010) with CPALI Founder Dr. Catherine Craig, reflects on two decades of service to the organization, and what she's learned watching CPALI grow from idea to impact. Leslie Brunetta (Photo credit: Petra Silton/CPALI) Twenty-plus years ago, I joined CPALI as a favor to my friend and

This week, we're celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity by sharing joyful scenes from our first tree planting of the season.

Work has begun on the second farmer-led tree nursery in our new agroforestry initiative.

Restoring forests should start with biodegradable pots. Our local team's hand-cut bamboo is an alternative to costly plastic containers.

This month our sister team partnered with local farmers to launch the first native tree nursery in our 2024-2025 agroforestry initiative.