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Rwanda is set to launch a large-scale environmental restoration project in its Southern Province, backed by a US$9 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
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As reported by Tourism Update, the funding will support ecosystem restoration and climate resilience efforts in the Nyungwe–Ruhango Corridor.
The project, led by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority with technical support from the World Bank, is scheduled to begin in August 2025. It will target the districts of Ruhango, Nyanza and Nyamagabe, areas vulnerable to environmental degradation, food insecurity and climate-related disasters like floods and landslides.
According to the World Bank, the project will:
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Rehabilitate 2 162 hectares of degraded forests and wetlands
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Promote sustainable land management across 8 931 hectares of farmland
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Support income-generating activities to reduce pressure on ecosystems
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Directly benefit over 289 000 people
“This project reflects the strong partnership between the World Bank and the government of Rwanda in building climate resilience and driving inclusive green growth,” said Sahr Kpundeh, World Bank Country Manager for Rwanda, as per Tourism Update.
The initiative is also expected to create over 2 200 jobs through interventions such as fruit tree planting, non-timber forest product value chains, and support for green enterprises. Engaging the private sector will be key in scaling up climate-smart land use and sustainable forest management.
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