Biodiversity Finance Plan · Investment profile 2026

Rwanda

Catalyzing Private Capital, Unlocking Tech

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Results

What Rwanda has achieved so far through its Biodiversity Finance Plan.

US$4.2 million investment needs for transformative impact by 2030

Rwanda launched IremboPay, a digital platform that simplifies and streamlines the collection of environmental fines and fees.

The system has already facilitated the collection of over US$135,000, which is being reinvested into conservation initiatives through the Rwanda Green Fund.

Is Rwanda ready for nature-related financial disclosures?

A comprehensive assessment of the country’s readiness to adopt and implement TNFD-aligned reporting.

Priority investment needs 2026–2030

Opportunities identified in the national Biodiversity Finance Plan, with the finance each one needs and the result it is expected to deliver.

01. Streamline revenues for Green Fund

Fully channel environmental fines and fees into Rwanda Green Fund to streamline revenues for Rwanda NBSAP.

Finance need
US$800,000
Expected result
Realigned Revenue

Tourism & fees

02. Enable businesses, repurpose incentives

Enable sustainable wetland-based businesses, develop a TNFD framework for Rwanda’s financial sector, and repurpose harmful subsidies.

Finance need
US$1.4 million
Expected result
Realigned Finance

Private investment & blended finance Subsidies and incentives

03. Integrate biodiversity into national policy

Integrate biodiversity into national ESIA process and training to offset future spending on restoration.

Finance need
US$700,000
Expected result
Policy Coherence

Finance plans & policy

04. Integrate digital solutions

Unlock digital solutions in blockchain, gamification, NFTs for Rwanda Gorilla Conservation

Finance need
US$1.3 million
Expected result
Innovative Finance

Private investment & blended finance

Rwanda investment profile poster from the Investment Compendium

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