Community-Led Conservation in Madagascar | Dr Aubrey Alamshah

How SEED Madagascar is working with local communities is key to protecting wildlife and ecosystems, with our guest Dr Aubrey Alamshah.Today we’re heading to southeast Madagascar - a region of extraordinary biodiversity, but also one facing some very real and complex conservation challenges.I’m joined by Dr Aubrey Alamshah, Conservation Research Coordinator at SEED Madagascar - an organisation taking a long-term, holistic approach to conservation by working closely with local communities, alongside protecting wildlife and ecosystems.In this episode, we explore what makes this region of Madagascar so unique, from its hyper-endemic species to its fragile coastal forests. We talk about the realities of conservation on the ground - including climate impacts, deforestation, and mining - and how SEED is responding through research, community partnerships, and practical action.Aubrey also shares what their role involves day-to-day, how research translates into real conservation impact, and how volunteers and local teams contribute to the work.And we dive into Aubrey’s career journey too - from early volunteering and fieldwork around the world, through to a PhD and into a leadership role in conservation research - with some really honest advice for anyone trying to break into the sector.It’s a thoughtful, grounded and hopeful conversation about what it really takes to make conservation work.Enjoy.https://madagascar.co.uk/