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

Lalaina Raharindimby, Lead Artisan for the social enterprise Tanana Madagascar, shares her insights on value leadership. And on how nature-inspired design is helping improve local economic lives and preserving cultural arts in a critical biodiversity hotspot.

"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