AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMadagascar Tourism & Nature: A new push for forest-based biodiversity value chains could boost rural incomes in Madagascar, with researchers pointing to enterprises like native silk caterpillars and other forest products as pathways that support livelihoods while strengthening conservation. Wildlife & Conservation: Conservationist Catherine Craig’s long-running Madagascar silk-caterpillar project is highlighted as a model of locally led, adaptable conservation that helped secure income for farmers and artisans. Travel & Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines will launch a direct Addis Ababa–Port Louis service from 12 July 2026 (three times weekly), improving Indian Ocean access for travellers and business links across the region. Tourism Policy & Security: Russia has sent an additional batch of military engineering equipment to Madagascar, a sign of shifting foreign influence that could affect how visitors perceive stability and partnerships. Sourcing & Experiences: A spotlight on Madagascar-linked conservation and biodiversity themes is echoed by broader interest in Madagascar’s native silk and other nature-based stories that are increasingly shaping travel experiences.
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