Ecosystem-based Adaptation Guidelines for Climate-Resilient Restoration of Savannah, Wetland and Forest Ecosystems of Rwanda

The objective of this document is to describe developed Ecosystem-based Adaption guidelines and restoration plans for climate resilient restoration of savannahs, wetland and forest ecosystems, with reference to 8 case studies: Cyohoha Lake North, Kibare Lake, Rwampanga Lake, Murago Wetland, Ruhondo buffer zone wetland, Rwinkwavu Hill, Makera Forest and Sanza Forest. EbA guidelines and restoration options are a result of various consultations with key stakeholders combined with data collected from the study sites. Developed guidelines are categorised per ecosystem type: wetlands (comprising the lakes), savannahs and forests. For each ecosystem type, 4 steps of EbA intervention actions are proposed and described. They include: planning, ecosystem assessment, EbA intervention measures development, and EbA implementation monitoring/evaluation.