DINAAMICC Project: Integrated approach and support for innovative and climate-resilient family farming in Madagascar

CONTEXT

Due to its geographical position, rich ecosystems and precarious economic situation, Madagascar is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Since the 1960s, temperatures have increased by 1.5-2°C, rainfall has fallen by 10-20%, and the country has experienced several cyclones and severe droughts. 

In addition, anthropogenic pressures (unsustainable agricultural practices, coal mining as a source of energy, etc.) are affecting the country’s natural capital.  

Between 2005 and 2011, agricultural land potential fell by 33%, pastureland by 31% and non-timber forest value by 42%. 

To counteract these trends, research organizations and NGOs, including Agrisud, have formed a consortium to run the DINAAMICC project. 

OBJECTIVES AND SOLUTIONS PROVIDED

Reducing poverty and food and nutrition insecurity in rural communities in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. 

More specifically: 

• Co-develop agricultural practices with producers, researchers, etc. to enable family farms to be more resilient and sustainable in the face of climate change and various pressures  
• Widely disseminate these innovations to improve the performance and resilience of the agricultural and food system in the Central Highlands territory 
• Share and capitalize on this experience to make development support and climate change adaptation strategies evolve  

RESULTS

• 700 very small family farming enterprises accompanied in the improvement of their production systems 
• 70 master-farmers strengthened to develop sustainable agriculture 
• 48 installed and monitored demonstration sites for agroecology learning 

KEY PROJECT INFORMATION