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Rwanda: Tourism Drive Puts People at Forefront of Conservation
Campaign for Nature, 29 November 2018
Having just celebrated the 14th edition of the Kwita Izina, Rwanda's position at the head of Africa's conservation efforts is reinforced. In the wake of the ceremony, the Campaign… Read more »
Rwanda Promotes Pro-People Wildlife Conservation
People must be at the forefront of conservation, says Belise Kariza, chief tourism officer at the Rwanda Development Board, which is why it shares 10 percent of national park revenues with the communities living around the parks. "When people are able to see the direct benefit of conservation, they are more likely to embrace conservation," she adds.
A scene in the Volcanoes National Park, home to almost a third of the world's mountain gorillas.
InFocus
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23 baby gorillas will be named in this year's annual gorilla naming ceremony, popularly known as Kwita Izina. Those who will name them include Rwandan and international ... Read more »
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Campaigns like Visit Rwanda are boosting the country's visibility, this year alone, the country targets to fetch U.S.$$74 million from conference tourism, from U.S.$42 million ... Read more »
