Madagascar is one of the world's top biodiversity conservation priorities because of its high concentration of endemic species and extreme rates of habitat loss. Eden Reforestation Projects (Eden) is helping reverse the destruction of mangrove estuaries by planting millions of mangrove propagules each month. By restoring these coastal forests, the shoreline becomes more stable, reducing the impact of hurricanes and flooding while preserving fisheries that local communities rely on. In the dry deciduous forests inland from the coast, Eden is planting native species to help restore landscapes.

In response to the large-scale loss of mangroves and upland forests in Madagascar, Eden began planting trees in Madagascar in 2007 and has over 29,000 hectares under active restoration.

Eden facilitates restoration and community development through nature-based solutions to climate change. By working directly with local communities, Eden empowers them with sustainable livelihood options to restore their natural environment. This is a key part of ensuring that communities benefit from the landscapes they depend upon in a sustainable manner.

Through holistic landscape restoration, Eden’s work is transforming how local people relate to their forests, now looking to protection and stewardship where they once sought only wood for cooking and construction materials. Restoring mangrove systems will stabilize the coastline with their dense aerial roots protecting it from tropical storms, act as habitats for shellfish and juvenile fish to support marine health, improve food security, and help sequester carbon and mitigate climate change.