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Kigali's Bold Wetland Restoration Plan Aims to Combat Flooding

1/14/2026

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Story summary

Kigali, Rwanda, is undertaking a significant restoration of its wetlands to reduce flooding linked to climate change and urbanization.
The Nyandungu wetland has already been transformed into an eco-park, illustrating the potential for ecological recovery.
Urban expansion and agricultural demands threaten wetlands, with more than 50% of wetlands having lost their ecological function.
The Kigali Master Plan 2050 aims to restore 18,000 acres, but could displace over 14,000 farming households.

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Story summary

Kigali, Rwanda, is undertaking a significant restoration of its wetlands to reduce flooding linked to climate change and urbanization.
The Nyandungu wetland has already been transformed into an eco-park, illustrating the potential for ecological recovery.
Urban expansion and agricultural demands threaten wetlands, with more than 50% of wetlands having lost their ecological function.
The Kigali Master Plan 2050 aims to restore 18,000 acres, but could displace over 14,000 farming households.