DFG Research Unit
A Social-Ecological Systems Approach to Inform Ecosystem Restoration in Rural Africa
Linking ecosystem restoration with social cohesion in Rwanda
Ecosystem restoration, a central priority of the global environmental policy agenda, is both a biophysical and social process. Although more and more emphasis has been placed on the social aspects of ecosystem restoration, social cohesion has not been at the forefront. It is, however, important to…
Co-creating social-ecological ecosystem restoration in Western Rwanda: Important updates from the living lab
“If you want to go fast – go alone. If you want to go far – go together.”
– origin unknown, often attributed to an African proverb
Project partners
Because this research group is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), it is primarily based at institutions in Germany. However, research is working closely with diverse collaborators in Rwanda.
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