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Helping Nature & working on conservation issues
Nature Rwanda works in a range of wildlife habitats, including forests, rivers, wetlands, and mountains. Here, we strive to understand the survival needs of endangered plant and animal species, with a focus on fascinating but undervalued species like the vulture. Our research also addresses human resource use and its impact on wild species and ecosystems. Using this knowledge of wildlife ecology and human society, we design locally appropriate conservation strategies and implement them in collaboration with local communities– who depend most on natural resources– and the government of Rwanda which manages them. While promoting wildlife conservation, our programmes also strive to safeguard livelihood and development options for local communities.
Our Areas of Intervention
We pursue our mission by concentrating on four areas of intervention, all underpinned by robust partnerships with local communities.
Species and habitat conservation
We have a collaborative model that works directly with local communities to protect wildlife and their habitats, focusing on often overlooked but highly threatened species and ecosystems integral to a healthy planet.
Climate resilience & environmental sustainability
We address the challenges that climate change poses to nature and livelihoods through up-scaling integrated ecosystem-based adaptation efforts and working towards sustainable use and management of natural resources.
Research and advocacy
We conduct various conservation research and use the results to advocate for the adoption of policies that are based on the best practices, strategies, and approaches that benefit both nature and people.
Environmental leadership
We put effort into building the next generation of young environmental leaders. Keeping them at the center of our work and listening to their ideas as partners and advisors is crucial to achieving sustainable development.
The Vulture Conservation Programme
The Vulture Conservation Programme (VCP) of Nature Rwanda is a long-term monitoring, implementation of conservation actions, as well as public awareness and support to save the six threatened vulture species found in Rwanda. Community members volunteer their time and efforts in monitoring vultures at their most utilized locations across the country. Volunteers also help to raise public awareness by giving presentations at community gatherings and meetings. Currently, the programme puts many efforts into:
- Monitoring and rehabilitation wild population of vultures
- Establish save vulture feeding sites
- Educating the public about vultures and their importance in our environment
Current Projects
Our projects improve human coexistence with Nature and create opportunities.
Recent Blogs
Visit our blog to get the latest on our favorite species, our success stories, articles from young nature interpreters, plus much more!
How Vulture Conservation Can Prevent Another Pandemic
Nearly all species of African vulture are listed as critically endangered by the IUCN, and Nature Rwanda is leading a movement to reverse this trend in Rwanda. But what makes this species so important in the first place? Vultures have evolved to have a particularly corrosive stomach acid, which helps them digest rotting prey that
December 13, 2020The Revival of Mpenge River and its Biodiversity
The Mpenge river is found in Musanze City and is an important urban river in Rwanda. It is home to a wide range of animal and plant species and offers several ecosystem services to the community in Musanze city. However, the river is highly threatened by human activity; the encroachment of agriculture and pollution poses
April 2, 2021From Vulnerability to Resilience: It’s a Success
As a country, Rwanda is very vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Agriculture, an industry responsible for a third of Rwanda’s GDP, is now a highly threatened sector. In recent years, the threats posed by climate change, environmental degradation and food insecurity in Rwanda have become obvious to all. Rural families now need practical
March 13, 2021Join the Mission to help Nature and People
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