oloNala — which means ‘humans’ and ‘forests’ in Malagasy — combines artistic expression and conservation to promote quality education, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development in Madagascar and other biodiversity hotspots. By cultivating a network of local artists, educators, scientists, and conservationists, we support interdisciplinary and community-driven approaches that highlight and address the most critical issues facing our planet today. Our art-based environmental education programs help students build their ecological literacy, artistic skills, observation skills, and critical thinking abilities through creative expression. We also work with several grassroots collectives to improve biodiversity protection, increase community income through regenerative tourism, and strengthen Indigenous governance of forested areas in southeast Madagascar. Lastly, we’re developing Madagascar’s first artist residency designed for Malagasy artists to collaborate with scientists and conservationists for expanded outreach.