Our projects

"The consequences of what we don't do are the most serious"

Marcel Mariën

A global approach to the conservation of the world's largest chameleon

In situ and ex situ projects with complementary objectives in line with modern, global approaches to conservation. Despite the extinction risks facing its natural populations, no similar study has yet been carried out on Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii).

Management and welfare of seized common chameleons and ecological diagnosis in Morocco

Understanding ecology and improving the management of Moroccan chameleons (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) to guide evidence-based conservation strategies, in collaboration with Fauna Morocco.

Awareness-raising & education

Raising awareness of a species is often a crucial first step towards better protecting it. Such initiatives help to promote biodiversity, share accessible scientific knowledge and strengthen the link between conservation, research and society.

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Image bank on chameleon diversity

A testimony to the phenotypic diversity of chameleons thanks to a standardized photographic approach to the different species, subspecies, localities and forms.

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Thermo-Hydroregulation

Study of the thermal preferences and hydro-regulatory capacities of mountain chameleons (Trioceros jacksonii)

Inventory of chameleons and other reptiles in Makay, Madagascar

The project, organised jointly by our association and Naturevolution, aims to deepen our knowledge of the populations of chameleons and other reptiles present in the Makay massif. This 4,000 km² massif is located in the southwest of Madagascar.

Correlations between chameleons and plants in Madagascar

This research project is part of a Master's degree in Biology at the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland) and aims to study the relationship between chameleon species and plant characteristics in the Vohimana reserve in Madagascar.

Regional Programme for the Chameleons of Eastern Madagascar

This regional programme brings together the Vohimana, Iaroka and Maromizaha projects to study and protect the chameleons of the rainforests of eastern Madagascar. Located within or near the Ankeniheny-Zahamena Forest Corridor (CAZ), these three sites are home to exceptional biodiversity.

These forests face growing threats: slash-and-burn agriculture, wildfires, coal mining, illegal logging, the fragmentation of forest habitats, and human pressure linked to the extreme poverty of local communities. In Iaroka, charcoal burning and gradual land clearing are undermining a forest that remains largely intact, whilst in Vohimana, agricultural pressures and the gradual isolation of forest fragments are threatening the site’s ecological balance. Maromizaha, a key ecological connection point within the corridor, is itself under significant pressure from the surrounding areas due to agricultural expansion and increased human activity around Andasibe.

By conducting research at a regional level, we aim to better understand species distribution, the ecological links between forests and the impacts of habitat fragmentation, in order to strengthen conservation efforts in this key region for Madagascar’s biodiversity.

The chameleons of Vohimana, Madagascar

Madagascar is facing increasing forest fragmentation, requiring urgent exploration of the fragments. The Vohimana Reserve offers a unique opportunity to collect data to strengthen conservation efforts and involve the local population in collaboration with the NGO L'Homme et l'Environnement and the MNHN - Paris Zoo.

The chameleons of Iaroka, Madagascar

This project, carried out in collaboration with VOI Iaroka and IMPACT Madagascar, aims to study the chameleons of Iaroka, strengthen recognition and sustainable protection of this area, while generating direct economic support for the local community.

The chameleons of Maromizaha, Madagascar

This project, carried out in collaboration with GERP, aims to study the chameleons of the Maromizaha Reserve, to enhance scientific understanding of this exceptional biodiversity, and to strengthen the long-term protection of this threatened forest.