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The International Primatological Society (IPS) Congress 2025 is currently taking place in the vibrant city of Antananarivo, Madagascar, at the prestigious Novotel Convention Center. This landmark event brings together over 600 participants from diverse countries, including primatologists, researchers, conservationists, students, and institutions dedicated to the study and protection of primates worldwide.

🌿A Historic Moment for Madagascar

It is a moment of great pride for Madagascar, not only as the host country of this international gathering, but also because the current President of the IPS is Malagasy — a significant milestone that highlights the country’s growing leadership in global conservation efforts.

Madagascar is not just a venue for the congress; it is the natural home of some of the world’s most unique and endangered primates, including over 100 species of lemurs, found nowhere else on Earth. This makes the island a living laboratory for primate research and conservation.

“Hosting the IPS Congress here is a powerful recognition of Madagascar’s role in the future of primate conservation,” said one of the local organizers.

🌿A Platform for Global Dialogue and Action

With more than 600 delegates from across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, the IPS Congress 2025 provides a dynamic platform for:

✅️Sharing the latest scientific research on primates

✅️Discussing conservation challenges

✅️Fostering cross-border collaborations

✅️Highlighting community-based conservation initiatives

✅️Promoting ethical and sustainable fieldwork

Workshops, plenaries, field visits, and poster sessions have covered a wide range of topics, including lemur ecology, habitat restoration, climate resilience, and human-primate conflict mitigation.

🌿Putting Madagascar’s Biodiversity in the Global Spotlight

This congress reinforces the urgent need to protect Madagascar’s fragile ecosystems, which are home to nearly 5% of the world’s biodiversity. With increasing threats from deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, and climate change, the timing of this congress could not be more critical.

Participants have also taken part in excursions to local protected areas and community-run conservation projects, offering firsthand insight into Madagascar’s unique challenges and promising solutions.

🌿Inspiring the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders

Another highlight of the event is the strong presence of young Malagasy students and researchers, who are actively engaging in the congress through presentations, volunteering, and networking. Their involvement signals a hopeful future for primate conservation in Madagascar and beyond.

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Why IPS 2025 in Madagascar Matters

The IPS 2025 Congress is more than a scientific event — it is a celebration of global unity, a call to action for conservation, and a tribute to Madagascar’s invaluable natural heritage.

By bringing the international scientific community to the heart of the island, IPS 2025 not only amplifies the voices of Malagasy conservationists but also reminds the world that the future of lemurs — and of many endangered primates — depends on the choices we make today.

Written by NCM Communication.
July 2025