Agroforestry Project, Rwanda
Location
Rwanda
SDGs Contribution
4
Solution Type
Agroforestry
Programme Type
Multi-site
Project Location
Fact File
🐒 Provides habitat for local wildlife, including Blue Monkeys.
🥑 More than 10 different tree species planted on the site, incuding Avocado trees.
📡 Site technology to track the reforestation: Geospatial Layers and IOT Sensors in 2024.
Partnership &
Certification
About this Project
The Problem
Agriculture is the backbone of Rwanda’s economy accounting for one third of the national GDP. However, the hillsides have been farmed extensively leading to soil erosion and a loss of vital top-soil. This lack of trees on hillsides, where they would hold soil in place, has led to landslides.
The Solution
One Acre Fund is partnering with the Rwandan Government and local farmers to promote and verify sustainable agroforestry in Rwanda. This program involves equipping smallholder farmers with the finance, skills, and expertise to improve productivity, soil health, and climate resilience of their crops.
SDG Contributions
