Climate Change & Health

This program strengthens youth and women’s resilience to climate change by promoting climate-smart agriculture and adaptive strategies in agricultural communities.

It focuses on empowering these groups with sustainable farming techniques, water conservation, crop diversification, and soil management practices that reduce vulnerability to climate shocks.

 By fostering skills in adaptive technologies and sustainable resource use, the program enhances food security, productivity, and income stability.

Resilience-building measures, including training in greenhouse farming and small-scale irrigation, enable these communities to better withstand and adapt to environmental challenges, ultimately supporting more sustainable livelihoods and reducing climate-related risks

 

Water scarcity is a significant climate risk for Rwanda’s rain-fed farming communities, particularly for small and marginal farmers. Most Rwandans depend on traditional agricultural practices. However, many..