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Rwanda has been a party of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1996, has been a party of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety since 2004 and has been a party of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing since 2014.  

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from the secretariat - Statement
Statement by Ms. Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity International Human Rights Day - 10 December 2025

09 Dec 2025
from the secretariat - Notification
Sub-regional capacity-building workshop on Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for Central Asia, 6 to 8 December 2025 – Samarkand, Uzbekistan

04 Dec 2025
from the secretariat - Notification
Expert meeting on draft global guidance on the sustainable management of wildlife applicable to multiple species and practices, 9 to 11 February 2026 – Bonn, Germany

04 Dec 2025
from the secretariat - Notification
NEW VENUE AND DATES: Sub-regional capacity-building workshop on Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for Central Asia, 3-6 February 2026 – Tashkent, Uzbekistan

04 Dec 2025
from the secretariat - Notification
Call for nominations for the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

04 Dec 2025
News
A new species of banded iguana is discovered on the island of Gau

Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, The National Trust of Fiji and NatureFiji-MareqetiViti have discovered a new species of banded iguana The new spec...

08 Aug 2022
Fiji
Event
Upcoming Meetings

June 2022 6 - 13 June 2022 Online Confirmed Online discussion forum on conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity in preparation for the fifteenth meeting of the Conference ...

02 Jun 2022
Rwanda
Event
Regional CHM Workshop for the Pacific

The purpose of the workshop is to build capacity and provide guidance on how to establish and sustain effective national clearing‑house mechanisms (CHM), in line with decision X/15 and in support of t...

13 Jun 2016
News
IUCN identifies threatened freshwater biodiversity sites in the Mediterranean

Out of the 167 freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas identified, mapped and validated throughout the Mediterranean region, 75 percent were found outside the boundaries of any pre-existing protected areas ...

03 Mar 2020
News
Ban on export, sale of endangered fish during breeding season

The selling, exporting and consumption of beche-de-mer, undersized fish, kawakawa and donu (grouper) will stop from next year between June and September. This is one of the four sustainable initiativ...

03 Mar 2020
 

National Targets

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By 2030 mobilize five hundred millions USD (500Million USD) from all sources and align financial flows with the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in Rwanda.

By 2030 mobilize five hundred millions USD (500Million USD) from all sources and align financial flows with the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in Rwanda.

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17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal1. No Poverty15. Life on Land10. Reduced Inequality
By 2030, minimize the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and build resilience in Rwanda through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches while reducing negative impacts on biodiversity from climate actions.

By 2030, minimize the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and build resilience in Rwanda through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches while reducing negative impacts on biodiversity from climate actions.

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14. Life Below Water13. Climate Action
By 2030, conserve and effectively manage at least 30% of terrestrial and inland water areas through ecologically representative and well-connected systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in a manner tha...

By 2030, conserve and effectively manage at least 30% of terrestrial and inland water areas through ecologically representative and well-connected systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in a manner that respects local communities.

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15. Life on Land6. Clean Water and Sanitation14. Life Below Water11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
By 2030, participatory and biodiversity inclusive spatial land use planning and management process for at least 30 for areas of high biodiversity importance to ensure biodiversity loss is close to zero.

By 2030, participatory and biodiversity inclusive spatial land use planning and management process for at least 30 for areas of high biodiversity importance to ensure biodiversity loss is close to zero.

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15. Life on Land14. Life Below Water
By 2030, reduce all pollutants to levels that are not harmful to biodiversity and ecosystem functions services through more efficient use and nutrient cycling, reducing the overall risks from pesticides and highly hazardous chemicals

By 2030, reduce all pollutants to levels that are not harmful to biodiversity and ecosystem functions services through more efficient use and nutrient cycling, reducing the overall risks from pesticides and highly hazardous chemicals

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6. Clean Water and Sanitation12. Responsible Consumption and Production3. Good Health and Well-being14. Life Below Water11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
By 2030, ensure the sustainable management and use of wild species to enhance biodiversity conservation, and provide socio-economic benefits to communities in Rwanda.

By 2030, ensure the sustainable management and use of wild species to enhance biodiversity conservation, and provide socio-economic benefits to communities in Rwanda.

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12. Responsible Consumption and Production15. Life on Land14. Life Below Water
Restore at least 30% of degraded lands, and inland water (Wetlands, lakes and rivers) by 2030 with focus on biodiversity hotspots, connectivity and areas critical for ecosystem services.

Restore at least 30% of degraded lands, and inland water (Wetlands, lakes and rivers) by 2030 with focus on biodiversity hotspots, connectivity and areas critical for ecosystem services.

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6. Clean Water and Sanitation15. Life on Land14. Life Below Water
By 2030, ensure that biodiversity and its multiple values are integrated into policies, laws, regulations, plans and decision-making processes across all sectors and levels of governance

By 2030, ensure that biodiversity and its multiple values are integrated into policies, laws, regulations, plans and decision-making processes across all sectors and levels of governance

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15. Life on Land
By 2030, restore, maintain, and enhance ecosystem services and nature's contributions to people through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches to improve human well-being, resilience, and sustainable development

By 2030, restore, maintain, and enhance ecosystem services and nature's contributions to people through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches to improve human well-being, resilience, and sustainable development

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15. Life on Land1. No Poverty
By 2030, increase and improve urban green spaces and ensure biodiversity-inclusive and nature-friendly urban planning in Rwanda emphasizing on native species to enhance human well-being, promote biodiversity, and support sustainable urban development...

By 2030, increase and improve urban green spaces and ensure biodiversity-inclusive and nature-friendly urban planning in Rwanda emphasizing on native species to enhance human well-being, promote biodiversity, and support sustainable urban development.

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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
By 2030, Identify possible harmful incentives and subsides that negatively impact biodiversity, and scale up positive incentives to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in Rwanda.

By 2030, Identify possible harmful incentives and subsides that negatively impact biodiversity, and scale up positive incentives to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in Rwanda.

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14. Life Below Water12. Responsible Consumption and Production
By 2030, large, transnational businesses and financial institutions operating in Rwanda assess, disclose, and reduce their biodiversity-related risks and negative impacts, contributing to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

By 2030, large, transnational businesses and financial institutions operating in Rwanda assess, disclose, and reduce their biodiversity-related risks and negative impacts, contributing to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

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12. Responsible Consumption and Production9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
By 2030, strengthen effective legal measures and strategies ensure that the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources, establish digital sequence information (DSI), and traditional knowledge are shared fairly and equitably.

By 2030, strengthen effective legal measures and strategies ensure that the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources, establish digital sequence information (DSI), and traditional knowledge are shared fairly and equitably.

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15. Life on Land
By 2030, (i) ensure that biodiversity-related data, information, and knowledge are readily available, accessible, and utilized to inform and guide biodiversity conservation and sustainable use; (ii)strengthen communication, awareness-raising, educati...

By 2030, (i) ensure that biodiversity-related data, information, and knowledge are readily available, accessible, and utilized to inform and guide biodiversity conservation and sustainable use; (ii)strengthen communication, awareness-raising, education, and monitoring.

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14. Life Below Water
By 2030, strengthen capacity-building, technology transfer, strengthening scientific research and scientific and technical cooperation to enhance biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.

By 2030, strengthen capacity-building, technology transfer, strengthening scientific research and scientific and technical cooperation to enhance biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.

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17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal
By 2030, enhance conservation measures to improve conservation status of biodiversity, implement management actions to halt extinction of threatened species and effectively manage human-wildlife conflict.

By 2030, enhance conservation measures to improve conservation status of biodiversity, implement management actions to halt extinction of threatened species and effectively manage human-wildlife conflict.

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2. Zero Hunger15. Life on Land
By 2030, strengthen capacity for implementing biosafety measures and sustainable use of biotechnology product and services

By 2030, strengthen capacity for implementing biosafety measures and sustainable use of biotechnology product and services

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By 2030, ensure that all stakeholders, including women, youth and persons with disabilities can participate in gender equality and responsive manner in biodiversity-related decision-making processes and information respecting traditional knowledge.

By 2030, ensure that all stakeholders, including women, youth and persons with disabilities can participate in gender equality and responsive manner in biodiversity-related decision-making processes and information respecting traditional knowledge.

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16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions1. No Poverty10. Reduced Inequality5. Gender Equality
By 2030, ensure the sustainable use and management of ecosystem on all managed lands (agriculture and forestry) and waters (fisheries)

By 2030, ensure the sustainable use and management of ecosystem on all managed lands (agriculture and forestry) and waters (fisheries)

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12. Responsible Consumption and Production15. Life on Land14. Life Below Water
By 2030, improve sustainable management of areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry and ensure integration of biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices to enhance ecosystem health, food security, and livelihoods.

By 2030, improve sustainable management of areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry and ensure integration of biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices to enhance ecosystem health, food security, and livelihoods.

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15. Life on Land2. Zero Hunger14. Life Below Water12. Responsible Consumption and Production
 

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THE IGIHOHO PROJECT ECO-FRIENDLY SEED BAGS MADE FROM BANANA BARKS

Rwanda’s ecosystems are increasingly at risk from climate change. Some of Rwanda’s land surface is estimated to be degraded because of soil erosion, salinization, pollution, and loss of vegetation or ...

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Biodiversity Learning Platform

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, and entered into force on 29 December 1993. It is the first global agreement to cover al...

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Akagera Park Natural Resources Protection Project

Brief description of the Project Release date 24/10/2007 Contributor Malthus Mutesa Beneficiary country : Rwanda Planned duration : 01.04.2000 to 31.03.2003 OVERALL OBJECTIVE : The socio-economic ...

12 May 2022
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Regional collaboration on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Adaptation to Climate Change in Central and Eastern Europe

There is scientifically confirmed evidence that climate change affects biodiversity. According to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, climate change is likely to become one of the biggest drivers of ...

Republic of Moldova27 Jan 2020
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Global habitat availability for mammals from 2015-2055

Habitat availability for each mammal species (total 5090 species) in 0.25 degrees cells, from 2015 to 2055 in 5 year intervals, for the SSP/RCP scenarios. Developed for the BES-SIM project by the Univ...

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