Our Impact

Miavana is one of those rare places where several species of sea turtles nest in safety, including the critically-endangered Hawksbill turtle, Green turtle and Olive Ridley turtle. Our environmental team patrols the beaches daily in search of nesting activity, recording all sightings and nest locations to ensure they are carefully monitored and protected.

Partnering with local authorities and conservation groups in Madagascar and abroad, we undertook a lemur translocation with the goal of moving this endangered species from an area of high poaching and habitat loss to our protected island sanctuary. Two groups have successfully adapted to and reproduced in their new environment, where they are monitored daily by our dedicated environmental team.

We run a tern monitoring programme on neighbouring Nosy Manampaho, collecting data on the species and number of nesting terns on the island. Up to 90,000 birds visit between the months of June and October, making this one of the most important seabird colonies in the Indian Ocean. The objective is to protect these birds and their eggs from poaching and predation.

The exquisite reefs surrounding Miavana boast high coral cover and extremely diverse fish species, but face the threat of overfishing and climate change. Our marine conservation projects include coral nurseries, MPA zoning and education among local communities and fishing associations about protecting the reefs and sustainable fishing techniques.

As a direct response to reducing our carbon footprint, Miavana has a resource management strategy under way with the aim of reducing our consumption of energy through solar power, eliminating single-use plastics, managing our waste and conserving precious water supplies. In everything that we do, our goal is to tread mindfully and preserve our planet.

Investing at home means we prioritise local employment, provide opportunities for training and career advancement, and focus on a culture of continuous learning and growth. We strengthen local economies by supporting local procurement and small enterprises in this remote region of Madagascar. With the added benefit of further reducing our carbon footprint.

Through the Time + Tide Foundation, we provide healthcare and educational support to some of the most remote coastal populations in Madagascar. This involves a student sponsorship programme and school support through the recruitment of teachers, teacher training, procurement of supplies, school construction and rehabilitation. Additionally, a home-based programme focuses on children with special needs, building inclusive communities that foster opportunities for all.

Through dedicated female empowerment initiatives, young girls are inspired to believe in themselves as well as their academic and professional potential. Our girls clubs focus on literacy, reproductive health and self-esteem, fostering healthy choice making to build bright futures. Facilitators also meet with the children’s parents to gather their thoughts, dreams and vision for their children.