RCCDN Rwanda

RCCDN is a national member-driven civil society network working on climate change and other development challenges. It is a network composed of 66-member organisation working throughout the entire Rwandan territory. The objectives of RCCDN were designed to ensure effective networking and communication among members in the country to collectively identify their priority needs and be empowered to take a stand positioning for sustainable development amidst climate change challenges. These objectives are as follows: Build capacity of communities, network members and other stakeholders, necessary to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change in Rwanda. Lobby government and policy makers for climate-compliant development initiatives, inact and implement laws and policies that recognize climate change as a key driver to sustainable development. Engage cooperating partners, local and international stakeholders to take into account local climate concerns in the international instruments and development aid architecture. Establish accurate documentation and research on climate change response measures in Rwanda. Engage Rwandan negotiators to promote a just and equitable development outcome in the UNFCCC negotiations Participate in local, national, regional and international climate change discourse