Innovative Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Water Resource Management in Rwanda
Explore a comprehensive project aimed at enhancing community resilience to climate change impacts through nature-based solutions focusing on water resource management in Rwanda's Sebeya catchment area. The initiative addresses various environmental challenges such as erosion, land degradation, flooding, and more, while empowering local institutions and communities for sustainable landscape governance. Witness the strategic components, stakeholder involvement, and community-centered approaches towards achieving enhanced water resource sustainability and landscape resilience.
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Nature-based Solutions (EWRM) Adaptation day, February 27, 2025 Naomie Kayitesi, IUCN Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Overview Area: 363.1 km2 Elevations: 1,467 to 2,978 m.a.s.l. Slope: 0.02% to 89.5% Climate: Tropical wet Rainfall: 1,000 to 1,700 mm Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Overview Population density and population growth Climate change Uncontrolled mining Drivers Siltation from mining Soil erosion, land degradation, deforestation Cattle trampling riverbanks, polluting water Pressures Low soil fertility High turbidity in rivers Low water quality and low land productivity States Increased water treatment costs for domestic and industrial use Reduced agricultural yields, leading to food insecurity Higher risks of flooding Impacts 3 Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Erosion Land degradation Flood Landslide Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Embedding Integrated Water Resources Management project through NbS Where/ When: Sebeya catchment Rwanda (2019 June 2023) Budget: 30,000,000 Euro (EKN) Who: IUCN, RWB, SNV and RWARRI Strategic focus: Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Project components Goal: To improve catchment management contributing to increased resilience of communities and landscapes to the impacts of climate change and other drivers. 1. Reduce land and soil degradation, river sedimentation and flooding 3. Empower landscape governance and management institutions 4. Provide evidence-based guidelines for the landscape approach 2. Improve incomes and resilience based on sustainable use of landscape resources; Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Community Approach 1. Preparation Phase Preparation of Base Maps Training of Facilitators 2. Community Engagement & Planning Stakeholder Consultations Co-Design of VLUAP 3. Implementation of Actions Mobilization of Resources Execution of Activities 4. Monitoring & Evaluation Community-Led Monitoring GIS & Data Collection Periodic Review & Adaptation Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Stakeholder involvement: Village Land Use Action Plans (VLUAPs) 200 VLUAPs Village Land Use Action Plans developed Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Key achievements: Environmental benefits Over 7,700 ha of land restored Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Key achievements: Socio-economic benefits 35,000 Jobs created 331 VSLAs Village savings and Loans Associations established Grant Agreement No. 101112972
IUCN Global Standard for NbS Grant Agreement No. 101112972
Community approach lessons learnt Inclusive participation fosters ownership and long-term impact. Community-led actions ensure context-specific and practical solutions. Strengthens local capacity, reduces dependency on external support. Long-term community commitment ensures lasting environmental benefits. Grant Agreement No. 101112972
NbS Standard Grant Agreement No. 101112972
