Rwanda Launches Clim-ARM Investment Blueprints: "Integrating Weather and Climate Analytics into Agricultural Risk Management” to drive Climate-Smart Agricultural Investments

“Rwanda’s agricultural sector, which employs over 70% of the population and contributes nearly 30% of the national GDP, faces growing challenges due to climate variability” highlighted Dr. Olivier Kamana – Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources.

Projections indicate that climate-related losses in agriculture could cost the country between USD 50–300 million annually by 2030, threatening livelihoods and food security.

“Despite agriculture’s economic importance, only 2% of commercial bank lending currently goes to the sector, underscoring a critical financing gap” highlighted Jenny Frankel-Reed – Senior Officer, Climate Adaptation at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.