Climate
Change
Climate
Change poses a growing threat to livelihoods, food security, natural resources
and sustainable development, particularly for communities that depend heavily
on agriculture and natural resources. Rwanda is already experiencing increasing
climate-related risks, including floods, droughts, declining agricultural
productivity, ecosystem degradation and damage to infrastructure and
livelihoods. These challenges reinforce the need for stronger community
resilience and inclusive climate action.
Rwanda’s
Vision 2050 aspires to transform the country into a carbon-neutral and
climate-resilient economy by 2050, while the revised Green Growth and Climate
Resilience Strategy provides a framework for sustainable land and water
management, low-carbon development, social protection and disaster-risk
reduction. The recently adopted NDC 3.0 (2025–2035) further strengthens this
ambition by targeting up to a 53% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by
2035, while integrating climate adaptation, mitigation and loss-and-damage
priorities across the economy.
Against
this national context, CCOAIB builds on its broad network of member
organizations and its established convening, coordination and advocacy role to
support the implementation of climate priorities at community level. Through
its members, CCOAIB strengthens capacities, facilitates knowledge and
experience sharing, promotes climate-resilient and sustainable practices, and
supports the participation of communities and vulnerable groups in
climate-related initiatives. These efforts contribute to advancing climate
adaptation, mitigation, green growth and resilient livelihoods, while
complementing Rwanda’s national climate commitments and development
priorities.
CCOAIB’s
strategic contribution lies in translating Rwanda’s climate policy commitments
into practical, community-driven solutions. By mobilizing its member
organizations and strengthening local capacities, CCOAIB supports vulnerable
communities to scale up climate-resilient practices, restore and sustainably
manage natural resources, minimize climate-related risks and losses, and build
sustainable livelihoods. These interventions advance Rwanda’s transition
towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient and inclusive economy, in line with
Vision 2050, NST2 and national climate commitments.
