Component 2

Management effectiveness of the NPAs Angavo, South-West Ifotaka and Behara-Tranomaro.

Result 2: The target Protected Areas are operational to effectively combat wildlife and forest-related crime.

Product 2.1: The target PAs have all planning and management documents, including functional zoning for conservation and development objectives, and are officially implemented by the MEDD.

  • Activity 2.1.1: Establish a collaboration agreement with project-selected partners to develop management plans.

Product 2.2: The target NPAs have sufficient and trained staff for PA management, enforcement of wildlife and forest legislation, and biodiversity monitoring.

  • Activity 2.2.1: Train and strengthen the capacity of project partners.
  • Activity 2.2.2: Conduct a biological diagnosis and ecological study of the project’s target species.
  • Activity 2.2.3: Support management operations of the three PAs.

Product 2.3: The target NPAs have essential equipment and infrastructure for sustainable management and law enforcement.

  • Activity 2.3.1: Select specific suppliers for the purchase of scientific materials.
  • Activity 2.3.2: Purchase the selected equipment and infrastructure for the target PAs.

Indicators, Targets and Deliverables

Indicators MP Target FP Target Deliverables and References
4. METT score for the 3 target PAs 30 ≥ 40 “METT assessment report for the target PAs.”
Frequency: Annual
5. Total area of the 3 operational PAs 99,822 ha 100% (196,410 ha) “MEDD decrees on the operationalization of the 3 target PAs.”
Frequency: Annual
6. Annual forest cover loss in the 3 PAs (ha/year) ≤ 230 0 “Analysis of GIS data from 2024–2028 in collaboration with Global Forest Watch to calculate deforestation rates of the target PAs.”
“Annual reports on forest cover loss in the 3 PAs.”
Frequency: Annual