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Rwanda Biodiversity Policy

Country/Territory
Rwanda
Document type
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Public health Internal trade Agro-forestry Rural employment Rural youth Gender Capacity building Institution Non-governmental entity Genetic resources Access and benefit-sharing Education Local government Sustainable development Early warning system/emergency intervention system Biological agents Biodiversity Biosecurity Governance GMO Climate change Coastal zone management Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Marine area Protection of species Public participation Research
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

Rwanda has no policy or legal framework that specifically addresses the conservation of biodiversity and to regulate access and use. This policy is therefore being formulated, based on a growing body of scientific knowledge and emerging consensus and partnerships, to promote and support the maintenance and restoration of the integrity, functioning, and health of natural systems.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).

Legislation | Rwanda | 2014

Keyword: Biodiversity, Community management, Crops/grasses, Farming, Food security, Genetic resources, Public participation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Irrigation, Cultural heritage, Access and benefit-sharing, Poverty, Agro-forestry, Gender, Forest management/forest conservation, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Governance, Protection of habitats, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX