ATBC 2019 in Madagascar: Its impact on the National Scientific Community

Author:

Rakotomanana Hajanirina1ORCID,Razanamaro Onja Hariveloniana Morilline2ORCID,Ravelomanana Andrianjaka3ORCID,Andriantsaralaza Seheno4ORCID,Rafalinirina Andry Herman5ORCID,Razanaparany Tojotanjona P.1ORCID,Ratsimbazafy Jonah5ORCID,Rabakonandrianina Elisabeth3ORCID,Goodman Steven M.67ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Zoology and Animal Biology, Faculty of Science University of Antananarivo Antananarivo Madagascar

2. Department of Botany Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza Antananarivo Madagascar

3. Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science University of Antananarivo Antananarivo Madagascar

4. Department of Plant Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science University of Antananarivo Antananarivo Madagascar

5. Groupe d'Etude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar Antananarivo Madagascar

6. Association Vahatra Antananarivo Madagascar

7. Field Museum of Natural History Chicago Illinois USA

Abstract

AbstractConferences of the Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation aim to foster scientific understanding and conservation of tropical ecosystems by supporting research communication and collaboration among biologists and conservation practitioners working in the tropics. The annual meeting in 2019 was held in Antananarivo, Madagascar. To assess the importance of the meeting in the academic and professional development of the 89 Malagasy participants, an anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted 12 months after the meeting. Feedback from the respondents indicated that the three most important aspects of the meeting were developing networks (40.0%); improving professional skills (encompassing public speaking, data analysis, comments on their presentations, writing capacity, and ability to publish) (30.0%); and gaining visibility (16.7%). Among the respondents, 49.0% have subsequently become interest in problems associated with deforestation, 28.6% in topics related to conservation biology, 14.3% to new approaches for solving conservation problems, and 8.2% in food security issues. The survey found that language barriers and lack of funds for research (about 64.6% in both cases) were the most limiting factors to advance research programs for national scientists. The meeting also acknowledged three Malagasy scientists who received Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation awards. An important outcome was the “Ivato Declaration” a petition to bring to the world's attention the current conservation situation on the island and for which nearly 7000 people from 124 countries signed. The survey indicated that national scientists and students received multiple benefits and new opportunities from their participation in the meeting.Abstract in French is available with online material.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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