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🌾 RBI Launches Climate-Smart Rice Project to Save Water and Cut Methane on 7,000 Hectares
Today is a milestone.
Resilient Builders Initiative (RBI) officially launched the Climate-Smart Rice Agriculture Project at Umunazi marshland in Huye District, bringing together rice farmers, cooperative leaders, district authorities, and national partners from all 9 implementing districts.
From theory to field-live. Farmers saw climate action in real time.
In live demonstration plots, we showcased Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), a simple, low-cost technique using water-level tubes to guide when to drain and re-flood fields. It saves water, cuts irrigation costs, lowers methane emissions, and maintains yields.
Our PhD Fellow, Ave Maria, then demonstrated RBI's Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system, capturing greenhouse gas emissions live from the paddy, including CH₄, N₂O and CO₂, with instant readings on site.
Farmers were amazed to see that emissions from their own fields can be measured and verified on the spot.
Farmers, cooperative leaders and local officials asked sharp, practical questions on how AWD works daily, how emissions are measured, and what it means for their livelihoods. Our team addressed each one. Participants left with clarity, confidence, and ownership of the project.
This project is approved under the Rwanda–Singapore Implementation Agreement on #ITMOs.
#REMA serves as Designated National Authority, #MINAGRI provides technical oversight, and Singapore's #NEA is a partner in the agreement.
The Project at a Glance:
📍 Area: 7,000 hectares under AWD
📍 Districts (9): Gisagara, Huye, Nyamagabe, Nyanza, Ruhango, Muhanga, Kamonyi (Southern Province) | Rusizi, Nyamasheke (Western Province)
👨🌾 Farmers: 251,093 farmers in cooperatives
🌍 Impact: around 700,000tCO₂e emission reductions over 10 years (2027-2036), stabilizing at ∼70,000 tCO₂e/year from Year 3
Why it matters: Rice is a pillar of Rwanda's food security, but continuously flooded paddies use huge amounts of water and release methane — 27 to 30 times more potent than CO₂ over 100 years. AWD is the game-changer.
At RBI, our mission is to build resilient communities through sustainable solutions, innovation and collaboration. This launch is just the beginning.
Thank you to all farmers, leaders and partners who made today a success.
#ClimateSmartAgriculture #Rice #Rwanda #Article6 #ParisAgreement #MethaneReduction #MRV #REMA #MINAGRI #FoodSecurity #ResilientCommunity
Today is a milestone.
Resilient Builders Initiative (RBI) officially launched the Climate-Smart Rice Agriculture Project at Umunazi marshland in Huye District, bringing together rice farmers, cooperative leaders, district authorities, and national partners from all 9 implementing districts.
From theory to field-live. Farmers saw climate action in real time.
In live demonstration plots, we showcased Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), a simple, low-cost technique using water-level tubes to guide when to drain and re-flood fields. It saves water, cuts irrigation costs, lowers methane emissions, and maintains yields.
Our PhD Fellow, Ave Maria, then demonstrated RBI's Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system, capturing greenhouse gas emissions live from the paddy, including CH₄, N₂O and CO₂, with instant readings on site.
Farmers were amazed to see that emissions from their own fields can be measured and verified on the spot.
Farmers, cooperative leaders and local officials asked sharp, practical questions on how AWD works daily, how emissions are measured, and what it means for their livelihoods. Our team addressed each one. Participants left with clarity, confidence, and ownership of the project.
This project is approved under the Rwanda–Singapore Implementation Agreement on #ITMOs.
#REMA serves as Designated National Authority, #MINAGRI provides technical oversight, and Singapore's #NEA is a partner in the agreement.
The Project at a Glance:
📍 Area: 7,000 hectares under AWD
📍 Districts (9): Gisagara, Huye, Nyamagabe, Nyanza, Ruhango, Muhanga, Kamonyi (Southern Province) | Rusizi, Nyamasheke (Western Province)
👨🌾 Farmers: 251,093 farmers in cooperatives
🌍 Impact: around 700,000tCO₂e emission reductions over 10 years (2027-2036), stabilizing at ∼70,000 tCO₂e/year from Year 3
Why it matters: Rice is a pillar of Rwanda's food security, but continuously flooded paddies use huge amounts of water and release methane — 27 to 30 times more potent than CO₂ over 100 years. AWD is the game-changer.
At RBI, our mission is to build resilient communities through sustainable solutions, innovation and collaboration. This launch is just the beginning.
Thank you to all farmers, leaders and partners who made today a success.
#ClimateSmartAgriculture #Rice #Rwanda #Article6 #ParisAgreement #MethaneReduction #MRV #REMA #MINAGRI #FoodSecurity #ResilientCommunity
🟢 HAPPENING NOW | Huye District
RBI officially launches Climate-Smart Rice Agriculture Project!
Bringing together farmers & local leaders from all 9 target districts across Southern & Western Provinces.
For a resilient, sustainable & high-yield rice future in Rwanda. 🌾
#ClimateSmartAgriculture #Rwanda #SmartRice #FoodSecurity
RBI officially launches Climate-Smart Rice Agriculture Project!
Bringing together farmers & local leaders from all 9 target districts across Southern & Western Provinces.
For a resilient, sustainable & high-yield rice future in Rwanda. 🌾
#ClimateSmartAgriculture #Rwanda #SmartRice #FoodSecurity
🌱 HAPPENED TODAY | Rutsiro Launches 2027A Tree Planting Season 100,000 Trees for Mushonyi
Today in Mushonyi Sector, Rutsiro District – one of the most vulnerable sectors to climate change with heavy rainfall, landslides and infrastructure damage , the Mayor of Rutsiro District led partners and the community to officially launch the 2027A Tree Planting Season.
✅ Over 450 trees planted today to kick off our 6-year restoration journey!
🤝 Strong Community Engagement – Over 300 People Mobilized!
We were honored by the massive turnout of over 300 participants, including all local authorities from District to Village level, security organs, partners, and the resilient community of Mushonyi. This strong institutional and community presence shows true ownership of the restoration agenda.
Highlights from the day:
🌳 Wisdom from our Elders: Our elders reminded us of the invaluable role of native trees as sources of traditional medicine and household tools – practices that sustained communities for generations.
🌿 Youth Leading Restoration: IMBUTO Z’IBITI, the youth groups created to support tree planting, maintenance and monitoring, played a central role and renewed their commitment to support the restoration campaign for the next 6 years.
🎶 Commitment through Culture: The community's pledge came to life through powerful songs, testimonies and drama – showing that restoration is not just an activity, but a culture.
In his remarks, the Mayor called for strong togetherness between the community and IMBONI Z’IBITI to ensure the sustainability of the planted trees, and expressed heartfelt thanks to project partners for choosing Mushonyi.
This initiative is implemented by the consortium of #RCCDN, Resilient Builders Initiative (#RBI) and Green for Life Rwanda (#GLR) under the Restore Local Program, supported by #TerraFund through WRI Africa (#WRI) and Vumbuzi Impact Africa (VIA) Foundation through #RestoreRecal program.
We are not just planting trees. We are restoring heritage, resilience and hope.
Today in Mushonyi Sector, Rutsiro District – one of the most vulnerable sectors to climate change with heavy rainfall, landslides and infrastructure damage , the Mayor of Rutsiro District led partners and the community to officially launch the 2027A Tree Planting Season.
✅ Over 450 trees planted today to kick off our 6-year restoration journey!
🤝 Strong Community Engagement – Over 300 People Mobilized!
We were honored by the massive turnout of over 300 participants, including all local authorities from District to Village level, security organs, partners, and the resilient community of Mushonyi. This strong institutional and community presence shows true ownership of the restoration agenda.
Highlights from the day:
🌳 Wisdom from our Elders: Our elders reminded us of the invaluable role of native trees as sources of traditional medicine and household tools – practices that sustained communities for generations.
🌿 Youth Leading Restoration: IMBUTO Z’IBITI, the youth groups created to support tree planting, maintenance and monitoring, played a central role and renewed their commitment to support the restoration campaign for the next 6 years.
🎶 Commitment through Culture: The community's pledge came to life through powerful songs, testimonies and drama – showing that restoration is not just an activity, but a culture.
In his remarks, the Mayor called for strong togetherness between the community and IMBONI Z’IBITI to ensure the sustainability of the planted trees, and expressed heartfelt thanks to project partners for choosing Mushonyi.
This initiative is implemented by the consortium of #RCCDN, Resilient Builders Initiative (#RBI) and Green for Life Rwanda (#GLR) under the Restore Local Program, supported by #TerraFund through WRI Africa (#WRI) and Vumbuzi Impact Africa (VIA) Foundation through #RestoreRecal program.
We are not just planting trees. We are restoring heritage, resilience and hope.
Happening Now in Rutsiro! 🌱
The Mayor of Rutsiro District is leading partners and the community of Mushonyi Sector to launch the 2027A Tree Planting Season.
300+ trees planted today and counting with community commitment to grow them.
Implemented by RCCDN, RBI & GLR under the #RestoreLocal program, supported by @WorldResources & @ViaFund through @TerraFund.
#Rwanda #Restoration #ClimateAction
The Mayor of Rutsiro District is leading partners and the community of Mushonyi Sector to launch the 2027A Tree Planting Season.
300+ trees planted today and counting with community commitment to grow them.
Implemented by RCCDN, RBI & GLR under the #RestoreLocal program, supported by @WorldResources & @ViaFund through @TerraFund.
#Rwanda #Restoration #ClimateAction
