Evolution of Rwanda's environmental laws and policies (2004-2024)
| dc.contributor.author | Charnia, Ayan | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-18T16:32:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-18T16:32:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research examines the evolution of Rwanda’s environmental policies from 2004 to 2024, focusing on how the country balances economic growth with sustainability and climate resilience. Rwanda’s dense population and small size increase pressure on natural resources. Key initiatives include the National Forest Policy (2004), Environmental Organic Law (2005), and the National Reforestation Program (2006), which rehabilitated deforested areas and promoted tree planting. Rwanda also emphasized community engagement through policies like Umuganda, encouraging public participation in environmental protection. Additionally, Rwanda has developed progressive policies such as the National Environment and Climate Change Policy (2019), which promotes a low-carbon economy and sustainable resource use. The country has become a leader in electronic waste management, establishing Africa’s first e-waste recycling plant in 2017. This research highlights Rwanda’s success in integrating civic involvement and policy innovation to foster environmental stewardship, improve sustainability, and address the challenges posed by economic growth. | |
| dc.description.reviewstatus | Reviewed | |
| dc.description.scholarlevel | Undergraduate | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Valerie Kuehne Undergraduate Research Awards (VKURA) | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1828/20439 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of Victoria | |
| dc.subject | environmental laws | |
| dc.subject | environmental economics | |
| dc.subject | Rwanda | |
| dc.subject | Africa | |
| dc.subject | forest cover | |
| dc.title | Evolution of Rwanda's environmental laws and policies (2004-2024) | |
| dc.type | Poster |