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Stories from CPALI


Reflecting on two decades with CPALI
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
Dec 23, 2025


Winged Wonders: Explore Madagascar's Wild Silk Moths
Take a closer look at the endemic species behind CPALI's Nature-based Textiles Initiative An Antherina suraka wild silk moth in northeastern Madagascar. This endemic moth's brown silk cocoons are sustainably collected by trained local farmers and converted into stunning Certified Wildlife Friendly and Fair Trade textiles by SEPALI Madagascar artisans in partnership with CPALI.ORG . Our collaborative nature-based social enterprise, Tanana Madagascar , connects these remarkabl
Oct 24, 2025


Fabriola’s Story: Motherhood and Opportunity
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...
Sep 22, 2025


Regenerative landscapes
This week, we're celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity by sharing joyful scenes from our first tree planting of the season.
May 23, 2025


Proverbs for a new year
Malagasy proverbs reflect the wit and wisdom of the Malagasy people. We share a collection here for inspiration in the new year.
Feb 19, 2025


2024 Year in Review: Strengthening Livelihoods, Restoring Landscapes & Advancing Cultural Arts
Celebrating a year of conservation through poverty alleviation
Dec 11, 2024
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