{"id":115029,"date":"2025-11-10T13:25:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T13:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/afdb-approves-rwf14bn-grant-for-climate-resilience"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:38:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T13:38:42","slug":"afdb-approves-rwf14bn-grant-for-climate-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/economy\/afdb-approves-rwf14bn-grant-for-climate-resilience","title":{"rendered":"AfDB Approves Rwf14bn Grant for Climate Resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The African Development Bank (AfDB)has approved a grant of $9.4 million (approx. Rwf13.7 billion) to Rwanda to finance the Nature-Based Flood Adaptation Project, aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of communities and water infrastructure in the western districts of Karongi and Rusizi.<\/p>\n<p>The project seeks to enhance climate resilience in flood-prone catchments within Rusizi and Karongi by implementing nature-based flood adaptation measures and promoting community-led soil conservation and catchment restoration.<\/p>\n<p>Expected outcomes include reduced exposure to floods and landslides, decreased soil erosion and water siltation, and improved land productivity.<\/p>\n<p>An estimated 1.2 million residents will benefit from improved early warning systems and enhanced protection of key water resources, while over 620,000 people will gain from reduced flood risk.<\/p>\n<p>Other activities include the reforestation of 10,000 hectares, construction of vegetated flood barriers, and rehabilitation of degraded riverbanks and hillsides.<\/p>\n<p>More than 6,000 individuals will receive climate adaptation training, and 120 technical students will gain practical experience in eco-engineering and water management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy using nature as our first line of defence, we are helping Rwandan communities adapt to a changing climate while creating jobs, restoring ecosystems, and securing their future,\u201d said Lazarus Phiri, Principal Water and Sanitation Engineer and project task manager.<\/p>\n<p>Flooding and landslides have repeatedly devastated this region, claiming lives, damaging schools and water systems, and undermining livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>Through nature-based solutions \u2014 such as reforestation, terracing, and riverbank stabilisation \u2014 the project will reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and boost agricultural productivity.<\/p>\n<p>These interventions are aimed to protect key public infrastructure, including roads, schools, and water treatment facilities, from recurring damage.<\/p>\n<p>The project will also improve access to safe and reliable water supply in Karongi, supporting the sustainability of the Kivu Belt Water Project, which is being financed by the AfDB.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative aligns with Rwanda\u2019s Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy and supports the African Development Bank Group\u2019s objectives to build sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure and inclusive livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. The African Development Bank (AfDB)has approved a grant of $9.4 million (approx. Rwf13.7 billion) to Rwanda to finance the Nature-Based Flood Adaptation Project, aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of communities and water infrastructure in the western districts of Karongi and Rusizi. 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