Food & Climate Policy: Southern Africa’s Rural Women’s Assembly urged governments to put women smallholder farmers at the center of food and climate policy, highlighting their role in building resilient food systems, with delegates from countries including Madagascar. Biodiversity & Conservation: Chester Zoo and Malagasy partners launched Madagascar’s biggest-ever butterfly survey in the Mangabe protected area, aiming for the first official butterfly ID guide and stronger protection for fragile forest species. Rural Livelihoods: Researchers say strengthening biodiversity value chains—such as forest-based enterprises including medicinal plants and raffia—could boost rural jobs and income in places like Madagascar, especially for women and youth. Health & Disaster Response: Russia transferred humanitarian recovery equipment to Madagascar for cyclone aftermath, including mobile power and portable water purification units to support debris clearing, repairs, and access to drinking water. Biosecurity & Public Health Risk: Australia seized 100,000+ illegal exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, warning that the trade can threaten ecosystems and spread risks through prohibited species. Labour & Migration: Kuwait restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries and banned 27 others, including Madagascar, citing oversight involving health and manpower bodies.