Synopsis:

Join Nicolas on a voyage of discovery to Madagascar, to the heart of the Sakalava people, a community fighting the effects of climate change with ingenuity and determination. Faced with the degradation of their marine and coastal ecosystems, the Sakalava are setting up Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) and restoring mangrove forests, which are invaluable for biodiversity and coastal protection.

From the air, aboard his paraglider, Nicolas flies over the newly planted mangroves and LMMAs, observing their positive impact on the surrounding ecosystems and local communities. These initiatives, combining ancestral knowledge and modern approaches, are proof that collective resilience can breathe new life into endangered ecosystems. On the ground, Nicolas shares the daily life of the Sakalava people, immersing himself in their traditions, sustainable practices and hopes for the future.

Back in France, along the Cap Ferret coastline and around the majestic Dune du Pilat, he wonders: how might these inspiring solutions from Madagascar guide the restoration and management of our own coastal zones? What can we learn from the relationship between the Sakalava people and their environment to better protect our coastlines from storms and rising seas?

Between aerial flights and profound encounters, this episode sheds light on the beauty and resilience of Madagascar’s coastline.