Kew Madagascar

Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and a global biodiversity hotspot. 

Vast ancient grasslands, lush humid rainforests and unique dry spiny forests are just some of the ecosystems found on this unique island.  

These ecosystems are home to an enormous array of plants and animals, more than 90% of which can be found nowhere else on earth. 

Kew has been in Madagascar since 1986, working to protect the critically threatened megadiverse environment in collaboration with Malagasy people. 

Kew Madagascar is RBG Kew’s third research site and its only overseas office.  

Situated in the country’s capital Antananarivo, a team of Malagasy scientists, students and support staff work with collaborators, local partners and communities to protect and restore Madagascar’s biodiversity and landscapes.