研究概要：

Soil conservation in Rwanda: Challenges and Opportunities（ルワンダの土壌保全―課題と機会）

Rwanda has a strong history of supporting famers and their institutions to ensure socia economic development. This has been justified by the argument that issues with climate, soil, and a lack of education and information are the root causes of developmental issues including poverty and soil degradation. However, the majority of the solutions that have been put out have been technical in nature: terracing, draining marshes, culling cattle, etc. Additionally, farmers have been urged to collaborate and engage with the government. However little is known about famers perceptions on their role in adopting soil conservation measures and their level of participation in decision making. this this study wishes to understand the role of famers in adopting conservation measures: opportunities and challenges they face.

ルワンダでは、社会経済的発展を確保するために、農民および彼らに関する諸制度を支援してきた歴史がある。これは、気候や土壌に関わる諸問題や教育・情報の欠如が、貧困や土壌悪化など開発問題の根本的諸要因となるという議論に基づいて正当化されてきた。これまでの処方箋の多くは、技術的な性格を持つものだった。例えば、テラシング、低湿地の灌漑、家畜頭数管理などである。さらに、農民は政府との協働を促されてきた。しかし、土壌保全措置を講じるに当たっての農民たちの認識や、彼らの意思決定への参加の程度については、ほとんど知られていない。本研究では、保全措置を講じるに際しての農民の役割（彼らが直面する課題と機会）について理解することを目的としている。

近年の実績：

ⅰ. Umuziranenge, G., Muhirwa, F., Nshimiyimana, B., Majyambere, M., (2021): Peoples's perceptions on conservation opportunities and Challenges for Nyungwe and Gishwati-MukuNationa Parks in Rwanda. ASC-TUFS working papers 2020.

ⅱ.Umuziranenge, G., Ntiranyibagira, E., (2019): Nature conservation policies and practices in Africa: Critical analysis, ideological challenges, and strategic vision for protected areas sustainable management. ASC-TUFS Working Papers 2019 Challenges of Development and Natural Resources

Governance in Africa:

ⅲ. Umuziranenge, G. (2019). Community Perceptions of Human-wildlife Conflicts and the

Compensation Scheme around Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda). International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 4(6); 185-217, DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20190406.15

ⅳ. Umuziranenge, G., Muhirwa, F. (2017). Ecotourism as potential conservation incentive and its impact on community development around Nyungwe National Park. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research. Vol-3, Issue-10. 447-456

ⅴ. Umuziranenge, G. (2019). Environmental Justice and Women Empowerment in Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda): Case Study of Kitabi Women Handcrafts Cooperative. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 77-87; DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2019/v9i230098.

ⅵ. Umuziranenge, G. (2019). Parks' Governance and Management in Rwanda: Opportunities and Challenges of the Community Participation for a Sustainable Conservation: Case Study of Nyungwe National Park. International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy, 7(2), 61-71; DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.20190702.13

ⅶ. . Muhawenayo, J., Muvunyi, S. & Umuziranenge, G. (2016) Impact of Agakiriro on employment and wellbeing of local youth Karongi, Kamonyi & Huye Districts. (PIASS Publications Series no 8).

ⅷ. Uwimbabazi, P. Bikorimana, G. Umuziranenge, G (2016). Traditional Approaches to Conflict Management and Poverty Reduction in Modern Rwandan Society: Case studies of Nyanza, Huye and Gisagara districts, PIASS Publication Series, 7 (P 75-94). Huye.

ⅸ.Umuziranenge. G. (2016) Role of churches in addressing climate change: in Global ethics journal

ⅹ. PIASS (2015) Study on Church governance for Rwanda Governance Board, Kigali.