Madagascar
Context
Madagascar joined the FFF in 2019 during Phase II of the programme.
One of the most biodiverse places on the planet, Madagascar continues to face significant pressures on its unique forest ecosystems, with deforestation threatening both biodiversity and rural livelihoods.
FFF support has focused on the five regions most heavily affected by environmental degradation and climate risks – Diana, Analamanga, Sofia, Atsinanan and Boeny. Activities here focus on reforestation, agroforestry and climate-smart agriculture.
Rural young people make up the majority of Madagascar’s population. Two-thirds of the population are aged under 25 and live in rural areas on low incomes. Technical support from the FFF is empowering these young people to develop sustainable enterprises based on the land around them.
In 2025, FFF Madagascar supported seven FFPOs representing 4 644 households.
Contacts
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Products
Key products produced in Madagascar include honey, cinnamon, rice, cloves, lychees and moringa.
Some farmers also keep livestock.
Highlights
- Securing land access
National-level efforts led by TTM and FIFATA, with FFF backing, have led to secure, long-term access to land for small-scale producers. In Diana region, SOA and the Ministry of Agriculture at subnational level secured five-year land rental contracts for 220 members. This enabled them to invest in sustainable practices, like tree planting and agroecology, which have resulted in increased yields.
- Resilience and restoration
In Eastern Madagascar, there has been a significant reduction in slash-and-burn farming and bushfires in regions supported by FEKRITAMA and CPM. With FFF support, producers have shifted from short-term land use to sustainable practices, especially agroforestry, illustrating the transformative impact of producer-led conservation and restoration.
- Influencing policy
Forest and farm producer organizations have shaped key national strategies, including the National Strategy for Upscaling Climate-Smart Agriculture, the National Strategy on Agribusiness, and the National Strategy/ Guidelines on Rural Finance, as well as the implementation of the Forest and Landscape Restoration strategy.
Key documents
- Gender-focused economic models of climate resilience in Madagascar (IIED case study, 2020)
Press articles