National Target 1: By 2020, at the latest, Rwandan people in at least Districts that are adjacent to protected areas are aware of the values of biodiversity and ecosystem services and understand the steps for its sustainable use and conservation.
The government recognizes the need to sensitization and build capacity of its citizens especially those communities that live adjacent to key ecosystems on environmental matters (NBSAP, 2016). These communities are dependent on the exploitation of natural resources which they tend to overexploit for their livelihoods; which degrades the natural resource base. By raising awareness on the importance and value of biodiversity resources, the government hopes to endear these protected areas to the communities and rally them to conserve them.
Aichi targets