Abstract: This research project examined environmental security practices and their impact on sustainable development in Kigali City, Rwanda, with a focus on three primary objectives: 1. To assess the environmental security policies and how they affect sustainable development in Kigali City; 2. To evaluate environmental security practices compliance on the sustainable development of Kigali City and lastly 3. To investigate environmental security technologies and how they enhance sustainable development in Kigali City. A mixed-methods research design was employed, targeting both residents and environmental experts in Gasabo District, Kigali City. The sample size was determined using Yamane's formula, and a stratified sampling technique was applied to ensure representation across different demographics. Purposive sampling was used for selecting environmental experts, while simple random sampling was utilized for resident participants. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, and online surveys (Google Forms). Data analysis was both quantitative and qualitative, using statistical techniques to examine the relationship between environmental security practices and sustainable development. The findings revealed Environmental Policies shows a significant positive correlation with Dependent Variable- DV (Sustainable Development), with a correlation coefficient of 0.370 (p < .001). This indicates a moderate positive relationship, suggesting that as familiarity with or the effectiveness of environmental policies increases, sustainable development in Kigali City tends to improve. Compliance with policies and environmental security practices is significantly positively correlated with DV (Sustainable Development), presenting a correlation coefficient of 0.303 (p = .004), which implies that improved compliance with environmental security practices enhances sustainable development in Kigali City. IV3 (Environmental Technologies) also shows a significant correlation with sustainable development, with a coefficient of 0.303 (p = .004), indicating that the adoption of environmental technologies positively impacts sustainable development. However, gaps were identified in air quality management and waste disposal practices. The recommendations, based on empirical data and stakeholder feedback, emphasized the need for stronger policy enforcement, enhanced public awareness programs, and investment in advanced environmental technologies to ensure long-term sustainability. The study's findings are expected to inform policy development, guide urban planning strategies, and contribute to academic discourse on environmental security and sustainable urban development in Kigali City.
Keywords: Environment Security, Sustainable Development, Environmental Security Policies, Policy Compliance, Green Infrastructure, Waste Management and Green Areas Management.
Title: Environmental Security Practices and Sustainable Development of Kigali City in Rwanda
Author: J. Damascne Ntizihabose, Dr. Joyce Kirabo, Mr. Michael Waweru
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
Vol. 12, Issue 4, October 2024 - December 2024
Page No: 26-34
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 29-October-2024
