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