The Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resources Management delivers community outreach that is practical, inclusive, and co-created with local stakeholders. Its teams organize seasonal field clinics in districts adjacent to key ecosystems, offering hands-on training in restoration, community forestry, and sustainable harvest techniques. Citizen science programs equip youth, teachers, and cooperatives with protocols for monitoring birds, pollinators, and water quality, linking mobile data collection with classroom lessons and local decision making. The Centre also runs demonstration plots and school eco-gardens where farmers compare indigenous species, soil amendments, and erosion controls. Outreach activities build a pipeline of conservation leaders rooted in place today.
Since 2024, we partnered with Lessons in Conservation in our outreach programs the impact of Lessons in Conservation (LiC) has been instrumental in elevating outreach programs across Rwanda. Through their support, more students have gained access to meaningful conservation education, fostering a generation of young minds committed to protecting the country’s rich biodiversity. As we reflect on the year, we celebrate the progress made and look forward to building on this momentum, ensuring that conservation education continues to thrive in Rwanda.
2024 has been a remarkable year for conservation education in Rwanda, filled with growth, discovery, and hands-on experiences that have exceeded all expectations. This year brought exciting opportunities for students to step outside the classroom and engage with the natural world through outdoor learning experiences. These real-world encounters have deepened their understanding of conservation and strengthened their connection to the environment. Over 1000 students has been taught.
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Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management