Conservation

Many of the world’s primates are threatened, so conservation is at the heart of PSGB’s work. 

Money donated by PSGB members directly and that raised by selling goods at meetings is, each year, donated to a conservation cause selected by the Conservation Subcommittee and approved by Council. Different geographical areas 'take turns' each year, such as an African-based conservation project is supported one year, followed by a Central/South American-based org, then a Madagascar-based project, followed by an Asia-based org, and so forth. 

For 2026, we have selected a conservation cause that operates in Madagascar. 

Our Conservation Cause in 2026

Le Groupe d’Etude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar (GERP)

Le Groupe d’Etude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar (GERP), founded in 1994, is a Malagasy non-profit organisation dedicated to lemur conservation and the protection of their habitats, combining over three decades of scientific research with practical, community-based conservation action. Madagascar’s lemurs are among the most threatened mammals in the world, with over 95% of species at risk of extinction, making effective conservation efforts critical.

GERP manages three protected areas across Madagascar and helps safeguard around 20 endangered lemur species. Its approach is based on strong collaboration with local communities, promoting sustainable livelihoods, environmental education, and long-term stewardship of natural resources. Work is ongoing at Mahadrodroka (33,109 ha), Maromizaha (2,149 ha) and Manombo (5,320 ha) and has been delivering conservation results in terms of reduction in fires and forest loss, and increase in lemur populations, showing that ecosystems can recover when protection is effective. GERP’s strong scientific contributions, including the discovery of new lemur species and a national network of over 300 members, highlight its credibility and impact.

More information about GERP is available from their website: https://www.association-gerp.org/

Support GERP by making a donation to our conservation cause!

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The Society has fundraised over £17,000 total across it's conservation causes! That money goes towards supporting primate conservation and making a positive, tangible difference. This couldn't be achieved without our wonderful members who continually support both the Society and primate conservation. 

Below are the previous organisations supported as our conservation cause. Full details on the project, as well as their project posters and total raised, are available to view here.