Madagascar: Crime threatens biodiversity

Citation

Jones JPG, Ratsimbazafy J, Ratsifandrihamanana AN, Watson JEM, Andrianandrasana HT, Cabeza M, Cinner JE, Goodman SM, Hawkins F, Mittermeier RA, Rabearisoa AL, Rakotonarivo OS, Razafimanahaka JH, Razafimpahanana AR, Wilme L & Wright PC (2019) Madagascar: Crime threatens biodiversity. Science, 363 (6429), p. 825. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaw6402

Abstract
First paragraph: Madagascar's new president, Andry Rajoelina, was elected on a promise to improve living standards for the millions who live in poverty (1). To achieve this goal, he must address the declining rule of law. Madagascar fell eight places in the Rule of Law Index between 2016 and 2018 (2), and it is 155th of 180 countries listed in the Corruption Perceptions Index (3). Weak governance slows development by reducing the willingness of citizens and foreign companies to invest (4). Since his election, President Rajoelina has expressed a desire to make Madagascar a model of conservation and a destination for ecotourism (5). The solutions to the country's poverty—strengthening Madagascar's government and reducing crime—are also key to turning around the country's precipitous loss of biodiversity.

Notes
Output Type: Letter

Journal
Science: Volume 363, Issue 6429