Since obtaining his doctorate in veterinary medicine at the University of Antananarivo, Madagascar, Karine has acquired over ten years of experience in the fields of wildlife health and conservation. Currently a doctoral student at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, her research is part of the concept of " One Health », with a particular interest in zoonotic diseases in wildlife, as well as environmental management and governance in Madagascar. In addition to her academic work, she is involved as a volunteer in a non-governmental organization, where she leads awareness-raising activities among local communities, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Holder of a master's degree in public health and another in Environmental Sciences and Management, Karine is dedicated to promoting integrated health for humans, animals and the environment. It is invested in strengthening its environmental advocacy by ensuring that the voices of local communities are heard by decision-makers.
Karine believes that the future of Madagascar’s environment depends on sustainable management of natural resources, ecosystem restoration and increased awareness of the island’s unique biodiversity. Strengthened governance, closely involving local communities, is essential to reconcile socio-economic development and conservation. Through international and national collaborations, Madagascar could become a model of sustainable conservation while improving local living conditions.
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