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Rwanda's Wetlands Project Cuts Flood Risks
Rwanda's wetlands rehabilitation reduces flood risks for 220,000 residents and creates jobs.
In brief
Rwanda's wetlands rehabilitation reduces flood risks for 220,000 residents and creates jobs. Rwanda's wetlands rehabilitation cuts flood risks for 220,000 residents while creating jobs and green spaces. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Wetlands Rehabilitation
Rwanda's wetlands rehabilitation reduces flood risks for 220,000 residents while creating public green spaces, jobs and livelihood opportunities.
“These investments are reducing flood risks for more than 220,000 residents while creating public green spaces, jobs and livelihood opportunities. Nature-based solutions can deliver resilience at scale.”
Funding for Climate Projects
Approximately $195 million has been invested in flood-risk reduction, informal settlement upgrading, access roads, and five urban wetlands covering nearly 500 hectares.
Climate Action Plan
Rwanda plans to extend its wetlands model to secondary and satellite cities through its third climate action plan, NDC 3.0.
Financing Needs
Developing countries need more than $300 billion annually for climate adaptation by 2035, up to 14 times current support levels.
Green Gicumbi Project
The Green Gicumbi project strengthened resilience for 249,000 people through terraced hillsides, watershed protection, and climate-resilient housing.
The takeaway
Rwanda's wetlands rehabilitation cuts flood risks for 220,000 residents while creating jobs and green spaces.