Bôndy: Among the Top 25 African Companies to Watch. Bloomberg

Bôndy becomes the first Malagasy company featured on Bloomberg's Top 25 African Startups to Watch 2026. Learn how a nature restoration startup operates without venture capital.

A key driver of Bôndy's growth, the Digital communications manager manages the company's digital channels and creates/produces high-quality digital content.

Engaged since March 2024 in the SAVA region, the “Fandriaka Mahomby” project is beginning its second year.

In Madagascar, 95% of households rely on wood or charcoal for cooking, a practice that destroys 200,000 hectares of forest every year. Faced with this emergency, the “Clean Cooking for Madagascar” project led by Bôndy deploys an innovative solution: improved high-performance stoves designed to sustainably transform the daily lives of Malagasy people.

ERP Bôndy: technology at the service of a measurable impact

Bôndy contributes to the development of the third Nationally Determined Contribution (CDN3.0) for the period 2025-2035.

Bôndy contributes to the development of the third Nationally Determined Contribution (CDN3.0) for the period 2025-2035.

An alliance at the service of biodiversity and local economic development. In this continuity, Bôndy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Foundation for Protected Areas and Biodiversity of Madagascar (FAPBM) and Baobab Bank Madagascar. This agreement aims to support local economic initiatives that promote biodiversity.

On the occasion of Mois B Corp (Bmonth), celebrated in March, Bôndy wanted to highlight the importance given to its employees, at the heart of its daily commitment.

Gabriel Tasso, co-founder and CEO of Bôndy, spoke at ChangeNow, the largest global event dedicated to solutions for the planet, in order to present the business model and the results already deployed in Madagascar.

170,000 plants from the Bôndy nursery were destroyed by cyclone Gezani during its passage through Tamatave. Despite this event, the actions carried out on the ground demonstrate the resilience of local communities and the relevance of solutions based on nature.

Webinar “The hour of the Gecko”: the commitment of Bôndy and the Vahatra association for local species

Launched from March 2023 to March 2026, the partnership between Bôndy and BRED Banque Popôle marks a key step in the development of our Cercle Vert program, as the first collaboration structured over three years.

This season, several companies have transformed their CSR commitments into concrete actions in the Highlands, in Boeny, Ambanja and Toamasina. A look back at a collective dynamic that is gaining momentum.

Although Anôsy is recognized for its rich biodiversity, the region faces strong environmental pressures. Recurrent droughts, deforestation and agricultural insecurity are weakening household livelihoods. It is to meet this challenge that the Talaky Be project was designed.

Ma Honko is a project that aims to restore 40,000 hectares of degraded mangrove areas in four regions of Madagascar, namely Diana, Sofia, Melaky and Boeny. The project is based on the planting of native species, in collaboration with local communities.

The role of the Governance Manager at Bôndy is to act as an expert and leader to ensure sustainable mangrove restoration by involving local communities in solid governance systems, with strategic priority on the Ma Honko project.

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As part of the Varuna Program, a follow-up mission took place in Analalava to assess the first year of the native seed bank project. Led by Bôndy, Opti’pousse Haie, and Vahatra, the initiative aims to restore local ecosystems through an ecological and community-based approach.

Bôndy is taking a new step in its commitment by obtaining B Corp certification, an international label that distinguishes companies that meet the highest standards in terms of social, environmental performance, transparency and governance.

On February 3, 2025, Lake Mandroseza, a key element of the Ikopa dam, was at the heart of the national celebrations of World Wetlands Day. This event highlighted the importance of these ecosystems for sustainable water management and their role in the supply of drinking water to the Malagasy capital, Antananarivo.

The Bôndy Green Army recently celebrated International Volunteer Day with an exceptional workshop in Angavokely.

In the rural town of Antranokarany, a major awareness-raising campaign was launched to inform local communities about the importance of mangroves and their crucial role in the ecosystem.

At Bôndy, we favor indigenous planting in agroforestry for sustainable reforestation. This approach aims to restore ecosystems while supporting local communities and maintaining biodiversity.

BÔNDY, represented by Lalao Aigrette, Director of the Blue Economy, and Gabriel Tasso, Bôndy's CEO was present at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Ma Honko project, developed by Bôndy, aims to restore mangroves in four strategic regions: Diana, Sofia, Boeny and Melaky. On November 23, the Bôndy teams met in Antsohihy, in the SOFIA region, to take stock of the first year of actions of the Ma Honko project.

“Planting is good, but maintaining a tree is even better.” The health and sustainable growth of the trees planted represent a central challenge for Bôndy.

On the occasion of World Bamboo Day, Bôndy and Lohasaha Madagasco were invited to present their projects at an event organized by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development in Soanala Ambatobe.

The collaboration between Bôndy and EcoMatcher represents a significant initiative in the field of reforestation in Madagascar, a country seriously affected by deforestation and climate change.

Bôndy, highlights solutions based on nature and the empowerment of rural communities. Bôndy was selected to lead the Albatross project, funded by the European Union.

On October 17 and 18, the Vondron'Olona Ifotony (VOI) brought together local conservation actors in Nosy-Be, in the DIANA region. Bôndy took part in this edition to reaffirm its support for local initiatives and promote environmental resilience.

The Bôndy Green Army is an initiative that brings together volunteers around the ecological missions of Bôndy. With a clear objective: mobilizing young people for the protection of the environment while contributing to local development.

As part of the Youth4Climate (Y4C) project, Bôndy is helping farmers adopt sustainable agricultural practices while integrating agroforestry into their cultivation methods, through practical training and interactive tools.

At Bôndy, communication is fundamental to establishing solid relationships with local communities. Regional consultations are carried out in the areas of intervention in order to strengthen engagement with communities and to ensure that projects meet their needs.

The partnership between Bôndy and Menakao marks a turning point in reforestation and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in Madagascar. Through this project, Bôndy and Menakao demonstrate their commitment to protecting biodiversity while promoting sustainable development for local communities.

The partnership between Tamàna and Bôndy marks an important step in the promotion of sustainable tourism in Madagascar. Together, these two committed actors join forces to carry out an agroforestry and mangrove restoration project, aiming to preserve the island's fragile ecosystems while supporting local communities.

“Biodiversity is a dynamic system based on restoring habitats and maximizing their diversity” - Vincent Garruchet, DOP of Bôndy

Margaret Kim, CEO of Gold Standard, recently visited Madagascar to observe the mangrove restoration projects developed by Bôndy and VNV Advisory Services. She shares her reflections on what she witnessed.

Bôndy has launched an ambitious solar lighting project in Melaky, aimed at transforming the daily lives of local communities through “sustainable solar energy”.

To better represent the work you support and align us with industry growth and advancements, we're updating our positioning to reflect our dedication to people and the planet.

This code of conduct and ethics embodies our interpersonal skills within the BÔNDY social enterprise.

The development of the tourism sector is closely linked to the conservation of biodiversity. Reason why, the FHORM (Federation of Hoteliers and Restaurateurs of Madagascar) has just signed a partnership with Bôndy for the reforestation of Madagascar

CFAO Mobility Madagascar is committed to a Green Island and to Carbon Neutral with Bôndy for the reforestation of Madagascar. A winning partnership in favor of the environment. This is what we can say about the contract just signed yesterday by CFAO Mobility Madagascar and Bôndy.

Reforestation is a major challenge for Madagascar, knowing that the country has lost 44% of its natural forests since 1950, which is a threat to the island's endemic species, which are a real asset of the country.

Faced with the challenges and environmental issues of the Big Island, the holding of COP28 in Dubai was an opportunity for the Malagasy reforestation company Bôndy to highlight the concrete solutions, put forward during Madagascar Day, on December 3, 2023.

Opening in April and May 2024, of three new field schools in Analamanga region, in Toamasina, in Atsinanana and in Ambanja, DIANA region, a training program in sustainable agricultural techniques, launched in 2020 by the reforestation company Bôndy and dedicated to farmers in its areas of intervention, by adopting an inclusive approach in favor of women.

As part of the continuation of its “MA HONKO” mangrove restoration project, the Bôndy company, a specialist in reforestation in Madagascar, is organizing a series of public consultations in the Diana, Sofia and Melaky regions.

Restoring a unique natural heritage by collaborating with communities : this is our mission. Bôndy contributes to the preservation of the mangroves ecosystem through its project in the Boeny region, Mahajanga.

“We are all responsible for the impact we leave on the world. We can choose to leave a positive imprint, or a negative imprint. It is up to us to decide.”

“Every action counts. By adopting preventive and eco-responsible driving, we can all contribute to environmental protection and road safety.”

Carbon credit concerns any company, community, in all sectors of activity. It is proving to be one of the essential tools in the fight against climate change.

In the 21st century, technology opens up incredible fields of possibility. Even in the field of reforestation. New partnership, new concept: Bôndy introduces you to Greenstand!

Max Fontaine, CEO of Bôndy Social Enterprise, received the International “Young Talent” Trophy at the 22nd International Conference on Peace Education in Seville for Bôndy's actions in Madagascar, which promotes peace between people and with the environment. Among the goals of sustainable development, peace education is now an essential principle for all countries in the world.

Winner of a competition organized by Ravinala Airports last year, the Malagasy platform for promoting good deals Clicodeal launched on June 4, 2024 in Ivato a project aimed at involving travelers in the reforestation of the Big Island. I

The Viseo group, in partnership with Bôndy, supports environmental restoration projects in Madagascar by providing Isuzu D-Max vehicles to facilitate logistics. Together, they plant 8,666 trees on 8.6 hectares, sequestering 57 tons of CO2 in 5 years, and sensitize 136 school children to sustainable development in Andramasina, Analamanga.

Max Andonirina Fontaine, founder of Bôndy, was appointed Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development in the new government of Christian Ntsay, and thus suspends his functions within the reforestation company. The latter is still managed by Gabriel Tasso and Nelson Maillard.