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Helping Nature & working on conservation issues
Nature Rwanda works in a range of wildlife habitats—forest, rivers, wetlands, mountains. Here, we strive to understand the survival needs of endangered species such as animals and plants with more focus on fascinating but unvalued species such as vultures. Our research also addresses human resource use and its impacts on wild species and ecosystems. Using this knowledge of wildlife ecology and human society, we design conservation strategies that are locally appropriate. These are implemented in collaboration with local communities who depend most on natural resources, and the government of Rwanda that 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 three areas of intervention, all underpinned by robust partnerships with local communities.
Species and habitat protection
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 change adaptation
We address the challenges that climate change poses on nature and livelihood through up-scaling integrated ecosystem-based adaptation efforts and sustainable use and management of natural resources.
Research, policy, and advocacy
We conduct various conservation research and use the results to advocate for the adoption of policies that are based on the bests practices, strategies, and approaches that benefit both Nature and people.
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 throughout community gatherings and meetings. Currently, the programme puts much 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 why is 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, 2020Revival of Mpenge river and its Biodiversity
Mpenge is one of important urban rivers of Rwanda, that found in Musanze city. This river is a home of different animal and plant species, and offer a wide range of ecosystem services to community of Musanze City. However, the river is highly threatened by human activities especially agriculture encroachment and pollution which pose a
April 2, 2021It is a success… From Vulnerable to Resilience
Rwanda is one the countries that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and the agriculture which contribute a third of countries GDP is the highly threatened sector. In recent years, the threats posed by climate change, environmental degradation and food insecurity in Rwanda have become obvious to all. But rural families need practical
March 13, 2021Join the Mission to help Nature and People
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