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

Converting invasive plants into a nature-positive local fuel source Over the last year, the SEPALI Madagascar agroforestry and biochar team has used a CPALI seed grant to iterate fuel "bricks" made from invasive water hyacinth combined with local seeds and cemented with banana glue. These team-developed biochar bricks are now powering specially-designed cookers to reduce charcoal and firewood consumption for dye baths at our artisans workshop in northeastern Madagascar. Next

At dawn, before the first rays of sun touch Madagascar's Bay of Antongil, Fabriola is awake. She prepares for her day, cares for her...

Thanks to a new rainwater catchment system that arrived by boat from the capital this week, all artisans and technicians on the SEPALI Madagascar team now have access to clean water and sanitation drops to help keep them and their families healthy.

Scaling opportunities for village women to participate in nature-based enterprise can help advance conservation and deliver livelihood...

With Father's Day approaching, we’re celebrating the amazing fathers on the team in Madagascar!  Join us in honoring Tsoly and all the...

Celebrating a year of conservation through poverty alleviation