Join MFG's 2020 Annual Meeting: 18-22 August

Hosted in Wellington,
​New Zealand by 

Personally Connect with Madagascar Conservation
Join the MFG's leadership, advisors and members  in New Zealand this summer. Through presentations and social events, understand the latest issues on the island as well as the variety of programs being implemented by the MFG.

​The meeting provides an overview of this international nonprofit, non-governmental organization that enables individual zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and related institutions to collaborate for the united purpose of conserving Madagascar’s biodiversity.  

Member institutions share the costs of supporting the in-country program through the payment of annual membership dues. Explore how you can be involved in this critical effort including attending our 2020 meeting  hosted by Wellington Zoo.

Schedule

16 Aug        Executive Committee Dinner
17-18 Aug  Executive Committee Meetings
18 Aug        Evening Icebreaker
19-21          Full Day Meetings including Tour of the Zoo
22                Post Meeting Local Field Trip (RSVP & Fee Required)
23ff             Possible Extension to New Zealand/Australia

Program Topics

Along with annual updates, the meeting will cover new initiatives for both endemic and invasive species across all four of our pillars: conservation, education, research, capacity building.  
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TOPICS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Lodging

TO BE ANNOUNCED

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Why Madagascar?

Biodiversity under Threat
Like its famous lemurs, about 90% of Madagascar's wildlife exists nowhere else on the planet. Extreme poverty and resulting deforestation endangers this unique island. This global treasure requires a international response.