RWANDA LAUNCHES LANDMARK $9M GREEN CORRIDOR TO FIGHT CLIMATE THREATS AND BOOST RURAL JOBS

The $9 million grant from the GEF an ambitious initiative aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems, strengthening climate resilience, and creating over 2,200 jobs

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Nyungwe-Ruhango National Park
Nyungwe-Ruhango National Park



Rwanda is stepping up its climate resilience strategy with a transformative $9 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), unveiling a bold new initiative that links environmental recovery with rural economic empowerment.

At the heart of this effort is the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor project, a large-scale landscape restoration campaign set to begin in August 2025. Implemented by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority with technical backing from the World Bank, the project aims to protect fragile ecosystems while creating thousands of green jobs across the Southern Province.

Targeting high-risk districts such as Ruhango, Nyanza, and Nyamagabe areas plagued by floods, landslides, and soil erosion, the project will use nature-based solutions to restore over 2,000 hectares of degraded land and implement sustainable farming practices across nearly 9,000 hectares of agricultural land.

“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.

By aligning environmental goals with livelihoods, the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor is expected to become a model for how climate action can spark rural transformation, turning vulnerable communities into front-line stewards of sustainability and inclusive growth.

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