We are grateful to have shared Arukah’s vision at the 6th World Congress on Agroforestry in Kigali, Rwanda — the first time the Congress was hosted in Africa. Our appreciation to HE Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye and Dr. Eliane Ubalijoro for the invitation and leadership in advancing high-integrity climate action from the Global South.

Our model anchors climate action, circular bioeconomy development, and livelihood uplift as complements. Farmers working with agroforestry partners like One Acre Fund are already seeing 8–10x income gains from fruit and nut trees compared to traditional cash crops. With emerging carbon market access, Arukah commits 50% of carbon revenue to farmers — reinforcing that climate prosperity must be shared at the roots.

We also see a critical role for “translators” who can bridge science, field practice, and global capital. With over USD 1 trillion in sustainable finance seeking credible deployment, blended finance and catalytic partnerships are essential to scale agroforestry. Rwanda, like Singapore, is poised to be a hub for the global bioeconomy — small in geography, but bold in ambition and global collaboration.

We look forward to building these friendships and partnerships — because big dreams are made real together. 🌍

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