Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association

Forests and Landscapes Fund • Rwanda
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Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association
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Protecting endangered birds

This initiative is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Rwanda's natural wetlands. Understanding that human-related threats, often stemming from poverty, livelihood challenges, and lack of awareness, alongside competition between humans and animals for habitat, drive these issues, the project adopts a community-driven strategy that also aims to enhance local livelihoods.

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Protect and restore open landscapes

Open landscapes include ecosystems like grasslands, savannah, wetlands, and mountains. These areas are of great importance and have a vital role for humans and wildlife. Our open landscapes maintain biodiversity, mitigate droughts and floods, capture carbon, and contribute to climate stability. Milkywire supports organizations working to protect and restore our open landscapes. Through the important work, these ecosystems are sustainably protected and restored and vital habitats are saved.

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