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Rwanda

Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda is pursuing rapid economic growth, aiming to transform from a subsistence economy to a knowledge-based economy by 2020. However, in recent years the effects of climate change have led to environmental degradation, with a significant impact on resource-dependent rural communities. With the support of CDKN and the UK’s Department for International Development, Rwanda is now pursuing a green growth and climate resilience strategy.


Population: 11.4 million
Human Development Ranking: 166/187

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CDKN Rwanda Highlights

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New film released – Rwanda: Emerging in a Changing Climate

CDKN and the Environmental Education Media Project (EEMP) released a new film: “Rwanda: Emerging in a Changing Climate”.  The film is available in English, French and Kinyarwanda and was featured at the government of Rwanda’s UNFCCC side event supported by CDKN, which launched the country’s Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. The film, co-produced by the Climate Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)Read more
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CDKN at COP17: Experiences from Rwanda

Highlights from the official COP17 side event: Making climate compatible development happen: experiences from Rwanda.  7 December 2011, Durban. On 14 October 2011 Rwanda’s Cabinet approved the country’s Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. This ambitious Strategy focuses on socio-economic development, instead of purely adaptation and mitigation, and aims to ensure the future prosperity ofRead more
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