Fisheries
Lake Kivu’s fisheries are the backbone of local livelihoods, providing a vital source of sustenance for communities. Healthy fisheries provide high quality protein and maintain the lake’s ecosystem.
Empowering communities, nourishing Rwanda:
aquaculture's promise
Aquaculture Management Areas and Zoning Interactions (AMAZI) is the cornerstone of sustainable aquaculture in Rwanda.
Explore how aquaculture in Lake Kivu is driving position change and empowering economic opportunities.
Mission
Welcome to AMAZI, an aquaculture governance initiative driving the sustainable aquaculture development in Lake Kivu.
Our mission is to chart a sustainable course for Rwandese aquaculture, ensuring responsible growth and food security, whilst preserving the environment by meticulously designing and optimising aquaculture management areas.
We aim to harmonise economic development with ecological stewardship, driving prosperity for communities and safeguarding aquatic resources. Join us in this transformative journey.
Empowering progress: Our vision
1. Growing aquaculture
AMAZI mitigates governance risk for aquaculture farmers by locating optimal areas for growing aquatic protein.
2. Data driven governance
AMAZI accelerates informed governance decisions in Lake Kivu for aquaculture licensing at the touch of fingertip.
3. Ecological stewardship
AMAZI’s spatial algorithms promote an ecosystem approach to aquaculture safeguarding Rwanda’s aquatic resources.
Communities
Aquaculture
Aquatic farming in Lake Kivu is a transformative sector that guarantees food security and develops the blue economy. Lake Kivu has a significant potential to grow sustainable high-quality protein.
Logistics
Shipping in Lake Kivu serves as a vital lifeline, connecting communities and enabling the efficient transport of goods and people around the region. This essential mode of transportation not only fosters economic development but also enhances regional accessibility.
Tourism
Lake Kivu offers a gateway to breathtaking natural beauty and a rich cultural tapestry, while also bolstering the local economy. Tourism helps build vibrant communities and conservation efforts of this unique region.
Energy
Methane extraction is a crucial initiative that harnesses the lake’s vast energy potential while mitigating potential hazards. Methane presents a clean and sustainable energy that safeguards Lake Kivu’s communities.