The Conference will be used a platform to raise the profile of conservation and protected areas in Rwanda and will focus on the importance of knowledge based approaches for the long term conservation of our wildlife.

According to Director of Wildlife agency, Ruzigandekwe Fidel, “we shall, take the opportunity to review the achievements in conservation; lessons learned and propose a framework on effective management of Protected Areas (PA) in Rwanda.”

Ruzigandekwe Fidel confirms, “despite the Rwanda being a success model in conservation, the challenge before us today, is to develop consensus on a common vision for the future of Protected Areas (PAs) and the linkages between Wildlife Protected Areas and the people of Rwanda”
Speaking about the expectations of the conference, he confirms that the participants will craft a vision statement on the future of Rwanda’s PA’s and also design the proposed approaches for integrating PA management with environmental management and community livelihoods. Recommendations for attaining a national Wildlife Policy and legal framework will be drawn.

The participants are renowned local and regional researchers, internationally recognized conservationists, policy analysts, academicians, representatives of Government, non governmental agencies and the general public.

Among the various presentations to be made include; Background of Gorilla conservation, constraints and status of conservation in Rwanda, Reconciling Protected Areas Management and Development Aspirations of the Rwandan People and set Strategies for the Future.
Registration is underway for those interested in attending the conference.

 

Links::	Kwita Izina Conference Program
	Download the printable Conference Program here

For further information on this conference, please contact ORTPN office at 576514/576515 or email at kwitaizina@rwandatourism.com , or visit our website at www.kwitizina.org