Biodiversity
The diversity and complexity of ecosystems provide a range of vital services such as climate regulation, water purification and improvement of soil fertility. Thousands of local breeds and varieties have been selected in various ecosystems, capable of absorbing or overcoming environmental stresses and adapting effectively to new climatic conditions. This diversity is often the sole or primary commercial resource for many local communities, ensuring economic stability. Safeguarding ecosystemic, specific and genetic biodiversity is therefore more necessary than ever to ensure the continuity of services offered to humanity at both global and local levels. By focusing on these key issues, CISAO is committed to support local projects that promote the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity thereby contributing to the protection of ecosystems and the well-being of the populations involved.
INFO
- Beccaro G. L., Donno D., Randriamampionona D., Torti V., Andriamaniraka H., Mellano M. G., Giacoma C. (2020). Phytochemical Characterization Of Traditional Villagers’ Remedies In Madagascar: Brachylaena Ramiflora Decoctions And Infusions. Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1267, P. 97-103, Issn: 0567-7572, Doi: 10.17660/Actahortic.2020.1267.16
- Beccaro G. L., Soifoini T., Donno D., Jeannoda V., Rakotoniaina N. E., Hamidou S., Achmet S. M., Afraitane K., Giacoma C. (2020). Artocarpus Altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg (Breadfruit) Nutritional Characterization And Local Uses In Comoros Islands. Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1267, P. 27-31, Issn: 0567-7572, Doi: 10.17660/Actahortic.2020.1267.5
- Donno D., Hassani S., Sofoini T., Mellano M. G., Riondato I., Gamba G., Beccaro G. L. (2021). Traditional Foods And Sustainable Rural Development: Exploiting The Case Of The Comoros Tea As A Potential Source Of Bioactive Compounds. Sustainability, Vol. 13, P. 1-21, Issn: 2071-1050, Doi: 10.3390/Su13115815
- Fioccardi A., Donno D., Razafindrakoto Z. R., Gamba G., Beccaro G. L. (2022). First Phytochemical Study Of Six Tree And Shrub Species With High Health-Promoting Potential From Madagascar: Innovative Uses For Food And Medicinal Applications. Scientia Horticulturae, Vol. 299, P. 1-11, Issn: 0304-4238, Doi: 10.1016/J.Scienta.2022.111010
- Isidoro Riondato, Dario Donno, Alessandro Roman, Vahinalahaja Eliane Razafintsalama, Thomas Petit, Maria Gabriella Mellano, Valeria Torti, Marta De Biaggi, Ernest Naivonirina Rakotoniaina, Cristina Giacoma, Gabriele Loris Beccaro (2019). First Ethnobotanical Inventory And Phytochemical Analysis Of Plant Species Used By Indigenous People Living In The Maromizaha Forest, Madagascar. Journal Of Ethnopharmacology, Vol. 232, P. 73-89, Issn: 0378-8741, Doi: 10.1016/J.Jep.2018.12.002
- Peano, C.; Caron, S.; Mahfoudhi, M.; Zammel, K.; Zaidi, H.; Sottile, F. A Participatory Agrobiodiversity Conservation Approach in the Oases: Community Actions for the Promotion of Sustainable Development in Fragile Areas. Diversity 2021, 13, 253. https://doi.org/10.3390/d13060253
- Rakotoniaina E., Donno D., Randriamampionona D., Andriamaniraka H., Soifoini T., Ramonta I., Solo N., Torti V., Giacoma C., Beccaro G. L. (2020). Insights Into An Endemic Medicinal Plant Species Of Madagascar: The Case Of Famelona (Chrysophyllum Boivinianum (Pierre) Baehni). Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1267, P. 85-90, Issn: 0567-7572, Doi: 10.17660/Actahortic.2020.1267.14
- Razafindrakoto Z. R., Tombozara N., Donno D., Gamba G., Nalimanana N. R., Rakotondramanana D. A., Andrianjara C., Beccaro G. L., Ramanitrahasimbola D. (2021). Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory And Antipyretic Properties, And Toxicity Studies Of The Aerial Parts Of Imperata Cylindrica (L.) Beauv. South African Journal Of Botany, Vol. 142, P. 222-229, Issn: 0254-6299, Doi: 10.1016/J.Sajb.2021.07.004
- Solo N., Ramanankierana N. P., Miasa E., Donno D., Baohanta R., Rakotoniaina R. E., Soifoini T., Giacoma C., Beccaro G. L. (2020). Seasonal Climatic Change Affects Lychee (Nephelium Lychee Cambess) Phenology In Madagascar. Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1267, P. 125-130, Issn: 0567-7572, Doi: 10.17660/Actahortic.2020.1267.20
- Sottile F., Del Signore M.B., Tsoy M., Abdurasulov A., Peano C. Almond germplasm in Bostanlyk area (Uzbekistan): Preservation and exploitation (2014) Acta Horticulturae, 1028, pp. 303 – 306, DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2014.1028.49
- Sottile F., Mubalieva S., Giuggioli N.R., Peano C. Pomological and quality traits of mulberry (Morus spp.) germplasm from Gorno Badakhshan in the Western Pamir(2017) Fruits, 72 (3), pp. 123 – 130, DOI: 10.17660/th2017/72.3.1
- Toilibou Soifoini, Dario Donno, Victor Jeannoda, Danielle Doll Rakoto, Ahmed Msahazi, Saidi Mohamed Mkandzile Farhat, Mouandhoime Zahahe Oulam, Gabriele Loris Beccaro (2021). Phytochemical Composition, Antibacterial Activity, And Antioxidant Properties Of The Artocarpus Altilis Fruits To Promote Their Consumption In The Comoros Islands As Potential Health-Promoting Food Or A Source Of Bioactive Molecules For The Food Industry. Foods, Vol. 10, P. 1-22, Issn: 2304-8158
- Tombozara N., Donno D., Razafindrakoto Z. R., Randriamampionona D., Ramanitrahasimbola D., Andrianjara C., Ramilison-Razafimahefa R. D., Rakotondramanana D. A., Beccaro G. L. (2020). The First Assessment On Antioxidant And Antidiabetic Activities Of Leaves And Stems Of Vaccinium Secundiflorum Hook. (Ericaceae), An Endemic Plant Of Madagascar. South African Journal Of Botany, Vol. 130, P. 422-429, Issn: 0254-6299, Doi: 10.1016/J.Sajb.2020.01.035
- Tombozara N., Donno D., Razafindrakoto Z. R., Randriamampionona D., Ramanitrahasimbola D., Andrianjara C., Ramilison-Razafimahefa R. D., Rakotondramanana D. A., Beccaro G. L. (2020). The First Assessment On Antioxidant And Antidiabetic Activities Of Leaves And Stems Of Vaccinium Secundiflorum Hook. (Ericaceae), An Endemic Plant Of Madagascar. South African Journal Of Botany, Vol. 130, P. 422-429, Issn: 0254-6299, Doi: 10.1016/J.Sajb.2020.01.035
- Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Dario Donno, Nantenaina Tombozara, Harilala Andriamaniraka, Charles Andrianjara, David Ramanitrahasimbola, Gabriele Loris Beccaro (2020). Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, And Antidiabetic Activities Of Leaves And Stems Of Uapaca Bojeri Bail.(Euphorbiaceae), An Endemic Plant Of Madagascar. Pharmaceuticals, Vol. 13, P. 1-16, Issn: 1424-8247, Doi: 10.3390/Ph13040071
projects
PROJECTS: ERASMUS+ KA2 CBHE DOCET4AFRICA
PERIOD: 2019–2028
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS: Gabriele Beccaro, Cristina Giacoma
LEADING INSTITUTION: UNITO
FUNDERS: ERASMUS+ FRAME
DESCRIPTION
In the Indian Ocean countries, particularly in Madagascar and the Comoros, a series of projects are active with a solid and long-standing international partnership (> 15 years), aiming to expand collaboration to new Higher Education Institutions (Université de Mahajanga and UDC’s remote campuses—Centre Universitaire de Patsy, Anjouan, Moheli) that have not yet been involved in previous initiatives. These projects build upon the results of past initiatives led by UNITO and include academic partners and national authorities.
Through the exchange of expertise, the involvement of national authorities in all countries is strengthened, particularly in sustainability as a strategic element for biodiversity conservation, food security, and sustainable development.
This initiative reinforces the link between EU and ACP countries by facilitating exchanges under the International Consortium established with the previous EDULINK II “EGALE” ACP-EU project (Consortium “Reseau en Sécurisation Alimentaire, Développement Durable et Conservation de la Biodiversité – SEADD-VALCOBIO”) and the current ERASMUS+ KA2 CBHE DOCET4AFRICA project (https://docet4africa.com/), aimed at personnel and student mobility, curriculum development, and higher education cooperation.
As members of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), UNITO and UDC embrace its strategic objectives and promote the use of new information technologies for safeguarding natural and cultural heritage, in line with the priorities of the Comorian Ministry of Education (http://www.mineducomores.gouv.km/) and the UNITO International Doctorate Program in Sustainable Development and Cooperation (SUSTNET) (https://phdsustainability.campusnet.UNITO.it/do/home.pl).
Execution of an External Evaluation of the “UGANDA PROJECT”
Funded by the Charitable Fund for Social and Cultural Works of Intesa San Paolo
Period: 01/05/17 – 31/12/21
Project Head: Cristiana Peano
Funders: Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity Onlus
Description: Intesa San Paolo, through the Charitable Fund, contributes to the implementation of the “10,000 Gardens in Africa” project, one of Slow Food’s most important projects in Africa, which in 2018 surpassed 3,000 sustainable gardens created, involving over 50,000 young Africans. The project supported by Intesa Sanpaolo with €455,000 unfolds in Uganda, lasting for three years, and aims to promote the economic sustainability of small farmers and ensure fresh and healthy food for communities. It has initiated 200 gardens and three Earth Markets for the direct sale of products, provides organizational support and training for small producers and schools, and is oriented towards the protection and enhancement of food biodiversity through the census of 103 local products and support for six presidia to support small traditional productions, ancient crafts, processing techniques, and to counteract the extinction of indigenous breeds and horticultural varieties.