Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network

COMMUNITY LEADERS DRIVING SUSTAINABLE TREE GROWTH!

Tree planting is only the beginning. Protecting, maintaining and monitoring planted trees is what makes restoration sustainable.

On 5 November 2026, RCCDN engaged 108 Village and Isibo leaders across 12 villages in Mubuga Sector, Karongi District, under the TerraFund #RestoreLocal Project.

Led by the RCCDN Coordinator and Field Officer, the engagement focused on “Promoting proper tree maintenance and care.”

Using RCCDN-provided smartphones for household-level tree monitoring and censuses.

Tracking tree survival, losses and restoration progress. Documenting community success stories and good practices.

By empowering grassroots leaders with practical knowledge and digital tools, RCCDN is strengthening community ownership and accountability for lasting restoration.

Our commitment goes beyond planting trees. It is about ensuring that every tree survives, grows and contributes to a more resilient landscape and community.

Today 27 October 2026, RCCDN, RBI and GLR, a TerraFund Funded consortium implementing a Project under #RestoreLocal_Initiative, have launched a tree planning campaign, season 2026. The event was graced by the Mayor of @RutsiroDistrict in the presence of local leaders and community members. On behalf of the consortium members, RCCDN appreciates the presence of the district, sector and community leaders, demonstrating their support and project ownership for sustainability. Also appreciated was the TerraFund for the funding partnership without whose support the project wouldn’t be implemented. “Together we can”

Today, 16 September 2026, upon invitation by @RutsiroDistrict, RCCDN was pleased to participate in a partners’ meeting, chaired by Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs, to discuss strategies for supporting citizens to graduate from poverty.

Through our #RestoreLocal Restoration Project in Boneza and Mushonyi Sectors implemented in partnership with @RBI_rw and @liferwanda1 under the consortium, We are committed to working with the District and to making a significant contribution towards achieving the District’s target of graduating 8,000 people from poverty. Our commitment will be delivered through the project livelihood interventions and jobs to be created.

RCCDN convened a high level policy and investment dialogue that brought together senior representatives from the @RwandaAgri, @RwandaInfra , @RwandaFinance and @EnvironmentRw to explore how Regenerative agriculture-productive use of renewable energy nexus #RA_PURE can be better integrated into national policies, strategies, planning and district budgets.

@SNVRwanda @RccdnRwanda @kilimoEAC @peace_pdn @epd_rwanda @L4dRwanda

#RA_PURE #RenewableEnergy #RegenerativeAgriculture

RCCDN is proud to join African civil society actors in Addis Ababa for a Continental Convening on Strengthening African Civil Society Climate Action on Food Systems & Agriculture Towards #COP31 & #COP32

The convening, organized by AFSA, is taking place from 7–9 September 2026, bringing together diverse voices to advance sustainable, resilient and agroecological food systems across Africa.