Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association
Forests and Landscapes Fund • Rwanda
Protecting endangered birds
RWCA is working to enhance the ecological health of Rugezi Marsh through community-led conservation and restoration efforts. The project focuses on habitat protection, sustainable land management, and the development of alternative livelihoods for local communities. By integrating nature-based solutions, RWCA is improving biodiversity while strengthening climate resilience in Rwanda.
The NTF supports RWCA because wetlands play a vital role in climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation. This initiative combines ecosystem restoration with local economic empowerment, ensuring long-term sustainability. With a successful track record in conservation, RWCA is well-positioned to scale its efforts and create lasting ecological and social benefits.
Jill Raval
Milkywire Nature Lead
Protect and restore open landscapes
Open landscapes include ecosystems like grasslands, savannah, wetlands, and mountains. These areas are of great importance and have a vital role for humans and wildlife. Our open landscapes maintain biodiversity, mitigate droughts and floods, capture carbon, and contribute to climate stability. Milkywire supports organizations working to protect and restore our open landscapes. Through the important work, these ecosystems are sustainably protected and restored and vital habitats are saved.
Olivier is a Veterinarian and a multiple award-winning Conservationist fighting to save the Endangered grey crowned cranes from illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss.
Olivier Nsengimana
Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association
Protect and restore open landscapes
Suriname
Re:wild is working to protect Suriname’s vast and intact rainforests by strengthening Indigenous-led conservation efforts. The initiative focuses on equipping Indigenous guardians with the tools and training needed to monitor and defend their territories against illegal logging, mining, and wildlife trade. By integrating sustainable livelihood programs, the project ensures that conservation efforts benefit both local communities and biodiversity.
Protect and restore open landscapes
Colombia + 2 countries
Amazon Frontlines works alongside Indigenous communities in the Upper Amazon to secure land rights, defend territories, and protect biodiversity. The project provides direct support to Indigenous-led land patrols, legal advocacy efforts, and cultural resilience initiatives to counter deforestation and resource exploitation. Through strategic partnerships and advocacy, the initiative strengthens Indigenous leadership in environmental governance.