Abstract
Poverty is a challenge that affects the citizens of third-world countries. Nearly 1.1 billion people earn less than USD 1 per day and face multiple challenges that make daily life risky and complicated. Such is the case in Rwanda, where 38.05% of the population lives below the poverty line. The establishment reduction and implementation of different policies and programmes have significantly reduced the prevalence of poverty in both rural and urban areas. Additionally, various national programs and plans that recognise the nexus between natural resource usage and management issues must be formulated. This study explored the connection between rural livelihoods and natural resource management in Rwanda through a systematic review of different search databases and an analysis of the existing literature, and official reports focusing on two case studies, namely, Green Gicumbi and Nyandungu. This study provides insights into how natural resources are changing the well-being of communities while also preserving ecosystems. Therefore, there is a need for further research to analyse or measure the impact of green projects on social cohesion.
