For Africa to meet its pressing needs, wisely using its abundant natural resources may be the continent’s best bet.

The Andean region is a diverse area of mountains, tropical rain forest, deserts, and wetlands. And it has more than earned its reputation as one of the water factories of the world.

With so much ground unexplored, Brazil’s incredibly varied landscape is one giant playground for scientists. And in protecting its own backyard, the Brazilian government is a proven conservation leader.

Imagine a place filled with small, strange looking creatures roaming a landscape ranging from lush forests to drier, sometimes spiny forests, where giant bottle-shaped trees mark the skyline. This is Madagascar.