Lovasoa Sylviane Rakotozafy

  • Country of Origin: Madagascar
  • Home University: University of Antananarivo
  • Host University & Country: University of Zurich - Switzerland
  • PhD Title: Conservation opportunities for amphibians under land-use change in Madagascar
  • Year of Completion: 2025
Lovasoa Sylviane Rakotozafy

PhD Overview

Madagascar’s biodiversity is threatened by deforestation driven by agricultural expansion. Protected areas alone are insufficient, as many species now persist in human-dominated landscapes. Agroforestry is promoted as a sustainable alternative, but its conservation value is unclear. My project evaluates how agroforests contribute to biodiversity and identifies optimal management for amphibian conservation.

Sustainability Goals

  • Good Health and Well-being
  • Life on Land

About Me

I am a conservation biologist from Madagascar interested in research on endangered species and their conservation. My goal is to generate scientific evidence to guide conservation decisions, working across academic and community settings. I believe protecting biodiversity is essential to restore balance between humans and nature in the face of environmental degradation.