Environment and Development


The Eco-Schools Programme is Spearheading the Translation of ‘Education for Sustainable Development' Principles in Rwanda

The Eco-Schools Programme is Spearheading the Translation of ‘Education for Sustainable Development' Principles in Rwanda

 The Eco-School Programme  is spearheading the translation of the principles of Education for Sust[...]

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Partnering With Communities for Improved Livelihoods and Environmental Stability

Partnering With Communities for Improved Livelihoods and Environmental Stability

ARCOS believes that building resilience to climate change through ecosystem restoration should go ha[...]

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Promoting Sustainable Food Systems in the Albertine Rift region

Promoting Sustainable Food Systems in the Albertine Rift region

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Building Resilience to Climate Change and Sustainable Livelihoods in Rwanda’s Agrosystems

Building Resilience to Climate Change and Sustainable Livelihoods in Rwanda’s Agrosystems

During the first year of the project, 600,486 trees were planted on 2,478 hectares in both Bugesera [...]

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The Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS), a Regional Conservation and Development NGO, longlisted for prestigious Ashden Award 2021

The Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS), a Regional Conservation and Development NGO, longlisted for prestigious Ashden Award 2021

ARCOS has been longlisted for a prestigious Ashden Award for Natural Climate Solution. Ashden, a UK [...]

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One Tree Planted-ARCOS: A New Collaboration Aiming to Promote Landscape Restoration and Improve Livelihoods of Rural Rwandan Farmers through Agroforestry

One Tree Planted-ARCOS: A New Collaboration Aiming to Promote Landscape Restoration and Improve Livelihoods of Rural Rwandan Farmers through Agroforestry

On April 14th, 2021, One Tree Planted and Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) signed a new p[...]

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Livelihoods Funds-ARCOS Network: A partnership aiming to build resilience to climate change and sustainable livelihoods in Rwanda’s smallholder farmers’ agrosystems

Livelihoods Funds-ARCOS Network: A partnership aiming to build resilience to climate change and sustainable livelihoods in Rwanda’s smallholder farmers’ agrosystems

Since October 2020, the Albertine Rift Conservation Society, in partnership with the Livelihoods Fun[...]

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30,000 Small Holder Farmers in Rulindo and Bugesera Districts are Partnering with ARCOS to improve their Livelihoods through Agroforestry

30,000 Small Holder Farmers in Rulindo and Bugesera Districts are Partnering with ARCOS to improve their Livelihoods through Agroforestry

More than 6 million trees (including agroforestry, fruits and woodlots as well as indigenous species[...]

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Gaps Rwanda has to close on its path to a middle-income country

Gaps Rwanda has to close on its path to a middle-income country

The disconnect between sectors at the national and district levels poses a considerable long-term th[...]

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Learn from ARCOS’ Experience: Why empowering rural women is crucial for sustainable development?

Learn from ARCOS’ Experience: Why empowering rural women is crucial for sustainable development?

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ARCOS at the forefront of combating unhealthy and environmentally destructive cooking energy sources in Rwanda’s rural areas

ARCOS at the forefront of combating unhealthy and environmentally destructive cooking energy sources in Rwanda’s rural areas

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Learn from ARCOS' experience: Six things you need to know to build community ownership and CBO development

Learn from ARCOS' experience: Six things you need to know to build community ownership and CBO development

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