France, Sept. 14 -- Ritual practices and beliefs continue to shape society in Madagascar, even as the country navigatesmodernity and environmental challenges. PhotographerRijasolo exploreshow the ancestors' spirits have endured so far - and whether, as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten the island's unique ecosystem, this connection to the spiritual world may also be at risk.

The presence of spirits is deeply woven into daily life in Madagascar, where people regularly honour their ancestors through ritual practices.

"In oureveryday lives, we constantly think about our ancestors, because Malagasy philosophy believes that doing good for them, honouring them, helps maintain a form of balance within society," saysRijasolo, whose ...