Working with agricultural communities to adapt to climate change in Rwanda
Rwanda's economy is predominantly agricultural, with 80% of the population depending on farming for their livelihoods. Its hilly landscape makes it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with increased drought and heavy rainfall accelerating landslides and erosion.
Dr Sam Kanyamibwa set up the Albertine Rift Conservation Society, (ARCOS) to help local communities adapt to this changing environment. Working closely with nature, Arcos develops community partnerships to restore degraded farmland following the principles of regenerative agriculture, enhancing soil fertility, reducing erosion and planting indigenous species.
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RE:TV Reconsidering Ecosystems
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RE:TV Regenerative Aquaculture
Coast4c helps fishing communities learn how to farm seaweed; providing alternative income at the same time as restoring the marine ecosystem.
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RE:TV Rediscovering Chocolate
How a Venezuelan co-operative uses agroforestry to grow and protect a rare variety of cocoa
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