Our 2025 Annual Report
In February 2022, we published a new strategic plan with the mission of supporting rural communities in restoring the ecosystems of the Comoros. It was a pivotal moment…
Fishers are restoring the Comoros reefs thanks to four permanent no-take zones
The Comoros Islands are home to exceptional marine biodiversity, essential to the lives of coastal communities. But overfishing, pollution, and climate change threaten the reefs…
The results of our study on Livingstone's fruit bats with GPS tags
Our work on tracking Livingstone's fruit bats with GPS tags was recently published in Conservation Science and Practice under the title: Vital domains,…
Our 2025 video report!
We have condensed the highlights of the year 2025 into a 4-minute video, based on testimonies from farmers and fishermen in Anjouan and…
Economic incentives strengthen community-based marine management in the Comoros.
In the Comoros, where the sea represents more than 70% of the protein consumed in rural areas, artisanal fishing is a pillar of food security…
The Livingstone’s fruit bat downlisted to Endangered thanks to better population data
In May of this year, Livingstone's flying fox (Pteropus livingstonii) was officially downgraded from "Critically Endangered" to…
Meeting with an eco-guard from the Comoros National Parks, protector of Livingstone's Fruit Bats
Endemic to the Comoros archipelago, Livingstone's flying fox, an endangered bat species, lives only on the islands of Anjouan and Mohéli. For several…
The participatory approach actively involves local communities in reforestation campaigns
The Comoros Islands are home to exceptional terrestrial biodiversity, but this natural wealth is threatened by deforestation, soil erosion, and the loss of fertile agricultural land.
Anjouan fishermen strengthen their cooperation to preserve marine resources
In Anjouan, as throughout the Comoros, the lack of strong institutions makes the establishment of inclusive and appropriate governance systems crucial. Our objective…
Local communities actively participate in the protection of the Livingstone Fruit Bat in the Comoros
“I approached Dahari because I had heard that these agents were passing through my field. So I asked to talk to him to get…”
2024 in five key developments
Following on from the format launched last year, our 2024 Annual Report offers a visual immersion into the heart of our activities. Through images…
Discover our 2025-2030 marine strategy!
Our new marine strategy is based on 18 months of discussions with stakeholders at the local, national, and international levels, as well as on the success of…
The first permanent community marine reserve in the Comoros: an innovative conservation model
Protecting marine ecosystems is a priority for the coastal communities of Anjouan. Thanks to the commitment of the Malezi Mema association, the creation of the marine reserve…
Seasonal trends and population status of the highly endangered Pteropus livingstonii in the Comoros archipelago
In an article published on May 19, 2024 in the journal BMC Ecology and Evolution, Dahari and its partners Bat Conservation International and the National Park…
30 conservation agreements signed: First step towards the restoration of Anjouan forests
Forests play a vital role in climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and water resource protection. Over the past thirty…