GreenFuture Initiative (GFI)
@gfirwanda
GFI - a Rwandan NGO working on environmental protection, mitigation of climate change, and youth and women empowerment for better future.
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18-06-2024 16:15:41
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Mu butumwa yatanze nyuma y’Umuganda, Umuyobozi w’Umujyi wa Kigali Samuel Dusengiyumva (Samuel DUSENGIYUMVA) yashimiye abayobozi mu nzego zitandukanye n’abashyitsi bari mu Rwanda baje kwifatanya n’abaturage ba #KigaliYacu mu muganda wo kuri uyu wa Gatandatu. Yashimiye kandi
Kigali’s wetlands restoration shows that nature-smart investments can deliver clear returns: up to US$45–90M in avoided flood damages, and 7,500 jobs. Implemented with Rwanda Environment Management Authority and supported by Global Environment Facility (GEF) Rwanda Green Fund KfW Development Bank Denmark.dk. Read: worldbank.org/en/news/featur…
Smart nature investments deliver returns. When Rwanda Environment Management Authority made wetlands an urban priority in #Kigali it created living infrastructure, public commons for 1.5m visitors + an economic platform for 7,500 jobs. wrld.bg/RRZT50Y7Xjr Global Environment Facility (GEF) Rwanda Green Fund KfW Development Bank @Denmarkdotdk
Karamoja’s farmers and herders face drought, floods, and threatening food security. An $8M Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded project with $58M in co-financing is building resilience with climate-smart agriculture and alternative livelihoods. thegef.org/sites/default/… UN Development Food and Agriculture Organization #ResultsInMotion
Kenya’s water towers — highland ecosystems feeding rivers — supply most of the country’s surface water yet face overuse and poor land use. See how a GEF-funded project protects them through community stewardship: thegef.org/sites/default/… International Fund for Agricultural Development #ResultsInMotion #GEFresults
From flood hotspots to community assets: Kigali’s wetland rehabilitation, supported by the World Bank & partners, restores ecosystem functions and opens new public spaces, building climate resilience for all. wrld.bg/TFei50Y8gS3 Global Environment Facility (GEF) Rwanda Green Fund KfW Development Bank Denmark.dk
This #WorldWetlandsDay2026, voices from across the world- IWMI researchers, farmers, environmental educators, and government authorities come together to spotlight the vital role wetlands play in water security, climate resilience, and livelihoods. 🌿💧 Convention on Wetlands
Happy #ForestDay! Every tree restored, every forest protected is a promise kept to our mission: strengthening climate resilience, uplifting communities, and safeguarding the wellbeing of generations ahead. Proud of the work GreenFuture Initiative (GFI) is doing to build a better tomorrow. #RwoX
On this #ForestDay, a reminder: Forests don't just stand — they support. 🌲 Resilience against extreme weather 💧 Clean water 🐝 Pollinators for agriculture 💼 Rural jobs & income Protect them, and they'll protect us. #GreenRwanda Rwanda Forestry Authority Rwanda Green Fund Rwanda Environment Management Authority UN Environment Programme