Green Buildings and Green City Strategies for the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Tourism Industry in Rwanda

Gubic, Ilija; Arrabothu, Dheeraj; Ndicunguye, Richard; Cirella, Giuseppe T.

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-21885-9_5

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“…By prioritizing green spaces within cities and integrating them into urban planning, Rwanda demonstrates the potential for harmonious coexistence between urban development and nature. This approach can offer valuable lessons for other nations grappling with the challenges of urbanization, providing a roadmap for creating healthier, more sustainable, and resilient cities worldwide [23][24][25].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Kigali, the capital city, has established numerous urban parks and gardens, making it more livable and environmentally friendly. Partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have furthered the country's green urban agenda by providing technical expertise and funding for projects [24]. Community involvement is a significant component, with residents actively participating in tree planting and beautification efforts.…”

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“…However, the city encounters challenges in maintaining green spaces amidst development pressures. Nyarutarama Green Park, a recreational space, faces threats from urban expansion [23][24][25]. In Burundi, there are limited urban green spaces, and there is emerging recognition of the importance of green spaces.…”

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“…Rapid population, for instance, in Kigali, development pressures are threatening the well-being of green spaces. Moreover, Nyarutarama Green Park is under the threat of urbanization [23][24][25].…”

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“…The "Green, Clean, and Healthy Cities" program, led by the government, seeks to improve appreciation of green spaces. ▪ Promotion of green infrastructure to improve appreciation of green spaces ▪ Tree planting campaigns to improve appreciation of green spaces ▪ Community involvement to improve appreciation of green spaces ▪ Partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to address funding problems [23][24][25]…”

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Charting Sustainable Paths: Balancing Urban Green Dilemmas in East Africa

Ngome,

Yeom

2024

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Urban green spaces are important for sustainable development and sustainable, liveable cities. They provide many critical ecological, social, and economic services that improve quality of life. However, many urban green spaces are rapidly diminishing with the growing human demands. Even though numerous studies have been done in developed countries on the challenges facing green spaces, information on the key challenges affecting the sustainability of urban green spaces in many developing countries is scarce. To address this challenge, this study aimed to explore the cases of six East African states-Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan-to contribute to a better understanding of the strategies needed to promote sustainable urban green spaces. The study utilized the case study research design to explore the context of the six cases. Moreover, a literature review that focussed on socio-cultural, economic, and environmental challenges threatening urban green spaces was used to gather critical information. The study reviewed key information obtained from desktop searches using Google and official documents from other onlines sources. The collected information was later analysed and synthesized qualitatively to establish the insights presented in this study. The results showed that there were pervasive sociocultural, economic, and ecological challenges affecting urban green spaces. The key challenges included encroachment, insufficient funding for maintenance, rapid urbanization, climate change impacts, population growth, and historical conflicts that threaten the continued presence of urban green spaces. However, common patterns and differences exist among the six states, highlighting the need for proactive and integrated urban green space management approaches. Emphasizing community involvement, international partnerships, and awareness campaigns as noteworthy strategies being pursued to address the challenges. Moreover, the findings underscore the importance and role of government support in protecting urban green spaces.These efforts showcase potential models for protecting urban green spaces in other regions with similar contextual characteristics as East Africa. These results implied the need for governments to adopt and support comprehensive strategies for urban green space management, ensuring the well-being of growing populations while preserving the ecological integrity of these vital areas.

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