Madagascar witnessed a convergence of calamities this year, from the pandemic to surging forest fires to an unprecedented drought.
Despite growing pressures on its forests, new species continue to be uncovered from the island, with the description of a mouse lemur, several chameleons, and even the world’s ugliest orchid.
Protected Area management has emerged as a bone of contention between the government and NGOs that manage them, underscoring the challenges of doing conservation in a poor country.
Here are ten key stories and trends from Madagascar in 2020.
