Madagascar

GERP

Groupe d'Etude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar

Guardians of Madagascar: Protecting Lemurs, Preserving Ecosystems →

Partner stage: Active
Region: Western Indian Ocean (WIO)

Impact →

GERP is protecting Madagascar’s critically endangered lemurs by conserving over 30,000 hectares of forest, supporting local communities, and advancing scientific research to safeguard some of the planet’s most threatened primates.

The Madagascar Primate Research Group (GERP) is a leading scientific organization dedicated to the study and conservation of Madagascar’s lemurs and their habitats. Their work combines rigorous research with practical conservation actions to protect some of the world’s most endangered primates.

GERP’s programs encompass multiple areas including: scientific research on lemur ecology and behavior; habitat protection and restoration; community-based conservation initiatives; and environmental education. They work closely with local communities to develop conservation strategies that protect both lemurs and critical forest habitats while supporting sustainable livelihoods.

The organization has made significant contributions to lemur conservation, conducting vital research that has informed protection strategies, establishing new protected areas, and implementing successful community conservation programs. Their work has helped protect numerous lemur species and their habitats while building local capacity for long-term conservation management.

Maliasili exists to help talented local conservation organizations overcome their challenges and constraints so that they can become more effective agents of change in their landscapes, communities, and nations.

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