How SEED Madagascar is working with local communities is key to protecting wildlife and ecosystems, with our guest Dr Aubrey Alamshah.

Today we’re heading to southeast Madagascar - a region of extraordinary biodiversity, but also one facing some very real and complex conservation challenges.

I’m joined by Dr Aubrey Alamshah, Conservation Research Coordinator at SEED Madagascar - an organisation taking a long-term, holistic approach to conservation by working closely with local communities, alongside protecting wildlife and ecosystems.

In this episode, we explore what makes this region of Madagascar so unique, from its hyper-endemic species to its fragile coastal forests. We talk about the realities of conservation on the ground - including climate impacts, deforestation, and mining - and how SEED is responding through research, community partnerships, and practical action.

Aubrey also shares what their role involves day-to-day, how research translates into real conservation impact, and how volunteers and local teams contribute to the work.

And we dive into Aubrey’s career journey too - from early volunteering and fieldwork around the world, through to a PhD and into a leadership role in conservation research - with some really honest advice for anyone trying to break into the sector.

It’s a thoughtful, grounded and hopeful conversation about what it really takes to make conservation work.

Enjoy.

https://madagascar.co.uk/