{"id":51037,"date":"2024-07-19T11:54:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/minagri-iucn-combine-efforts-to-bolster-agroforestry-and-conservation\/"},"modified":"2024-07-19T11:53:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:53:56","slug":"minagri-iucn-combine-efforts-to-bolster-agroforestry-and-conservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/minagri-iucn-combine-efforts-to-bolster-agroforestry-and-conservation\/","title":{"rendered":"MINAGRI, IUCN combine efforts to bolster agroforestry and conservation agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, July 18, 2024, outlining a cooperation agreement to achieve this mission. <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, and Ms. Kaori Yasuda, the IUCN-Rwanda Country Representative, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions. <\/p>\n<p>Jean Claude Habimana, the Communications Officer at IUCN, stated that this initiative comes at an opportune moment as IUCN is currently expanding the implementation of the IUCN Standards on Nature-Based Solutions in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. Conservation agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, and agroforestry are central to IUCN&#8217;s values.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe MoU represents an official partnership agreement, as some of IUCN&#8217;s work aligns with the Ministry\u2019s mandate,\u201d Habimana affirmed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis sets the foundation for our future cooperation,\u201d explained Habimana. The aim is to strengthen collaboration on sustainable agriculture initiatives, including conservation agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, and agroforestry. <\/p>\n<p>Habimana further elaborated that upcoming joint initiatives will also focus on contributing to the priorities outlined in the Fifth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA5). <\/p>\n<p>IUCN has prioritized the use of agroforestry in all its programs and initiatives to enhance livelihoods, improve soil fertility, and contribute to socio-economic gains among smallholder farmers in Rwanda. <\/p>\n<p>Projects such as Sebeya have already demonstrated the benefits of agroforestry and fruit trees, with communities expressing appreciation for the fruit trees provided.<\/p>\n<p>Other projects such as AREECA, TREPA, COMBIO, and DeSIRA are also highlighting the importance of agroforestry in sustainable agriculture practices in Rwanda. <\/p>\n<p>IUCN is a global organization dedicated to conserving nature and ensuring sustainable use of natural resources. <\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1948, IUCN is one of the world&#8217;s most influential environmental organizations, comprising both government and civil society organizations. <\/p>\n<p>Since 2016, IUCN has undertaken various initiatives aimed at restoring landscapes and promoting water resource management in Rwanda. <\/p>\n<p>In 2019, IUCN, jointly with the Rwanda Water Resources Board and other partners, played a significant role in restoring the Sebeya catchment through various activities such as radical and progressive terracing for flood mitigation, achieved through participatory community-based approaches. <\/p>\n<p>Over time, trees with edible fruits have been planted in different parts of the country not only to supplement nutrition but also to boost environmental conservation through afforestation. <\/p>\n<p>MINAGRI has welcomed this as a positive development.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-73078\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/d877e671-b3fa-4ef1-9a0f-79881849a812.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources and Ms. Kaori Yasuda, the IUCN-Rwanda Country Representative signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-73079\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/cb70fd74-2754-4a78-93a5-a045192ece5b.jpg\" alt=\"Representatives from relevant institutions posing for a photo after the signing ceremony. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-73080\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/d009289e-9b8b-45ad-8536-707b9a561298.jpg\" alt=\"The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday July 19, 2024. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-73093\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/e18c4c41-3119-46db-b2b7-18884a1bc760.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit trees have not only been good supplements to nutrition, but also helped in environmental protection and conservation. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-73092\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/a79f0de7-4d81-4b4c-bbe9-e5c2beed2182.jpg\" alt=\"Rwanda&#039;s hilly landscape requires extraordinary measures to ensure environmental conservation and protection. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-73091\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/3aa4a28f-9cdd-46ad-8022-28fa370cd060.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit trees are very fundamental in protecting the environment. \" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have formally initiated a joint working partnership to enhance environmental conservation through agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, and conservation agriculture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000073077,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[3135],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-51037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-sam-k-nkurunziza-2"],"bylines":[{"id":3135,"name":"Sam K Nkurunziza","slug":"sam-k-nkurunziza-2","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"contributors":[{"id":3135,"name":"Sam K 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