| Project Detail |
The project, to be implemented with the World Bank, the Nordic Fund, PROGREEN, the Adaptation Fund and other development partners, will finance flood risk mitigation and erosion control measures in the northern region of Rwanda, such as the expansion and restoration of protected areas, productive landscapes, the construction of "gray" and nature-based infrastructure to improve the resilience of local communities. The related activities include investments in grey and green infrastructure, flood early warning systems (FEWS), improved land management practices, catchment and landscape restoration, improved national park management, green villages, livelihood diversification, and technical assistance and capacity building.
Objectives
The aim is to reduce the risks of floods, improve land management and livelihoods of people in the districts of Burera, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Gukenke, Muhanga, Ngororero, Musanze and part of Rutsiro District in the Volcanoes Region. The project will help to strengthen livelihoods and incomes of local people, climate resilience, increase biodiversity values of restored and protected forests, and strengthen Rwandas climate resilience.
Sector(s)
Agriculture, fisheries, forestry - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Water, sewerage - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Under Global Europe NDICI guarantee
Under EFSD+ Guarantee
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 150 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 223 million |
