The Indian Ocean Islands

A biodiversity hotspot

14/04/2012 Sophie Della Mussia, Andrew Hobson

Because of their wealth in endangered endemic species, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, Reunion and the Seychelles are ranked among the top 35 global biodiversity hotspots by Conservation International.

The many faces of Agriculture

14/04/2012 Quentin Ceuppens, Sophie Della Mussia, Tahina Rakotondralambo, Eric Jeuffrault, Andrew Hobson

The islands of the Indian Ocean have much in common in terms of agriculture, but also specific characteristics such as their geology, climate, history and socio-economic situations.