Inventories of biodiversity on Lake Kivu Islands in support to their inclusion into the Protected Areas Network in Rwanda (Rutsiro, Nyamasheke, Rusizi Districts)

The inventory of Kivu Lake Islands biodiverisity in Rutsiro, Nyamasheke and Rusizi District is a complementary work in relation with the inventory of the biodiversity in all Lake Kivu islands. The objective of the study was to collect biodiversity and socio-economic information in 9 islands: Mapfundugu Islands Complex made of four islands, Karugaruka, Nyanamo and Karinga Islands located in Rutsiro District; Ishyute Island located in Nyamasheke District and Ireba Island located in Rusizi District. The study aimed also to publishing a status assessment report for the islands by identifying the threats that they face and providing the recommendation for the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems.