Rwanda is one of the world’s poorest and most densely-populated countries, with population growth placing pressure on forests and natural habitat. But despite that, mountain gorillas are making a comeback in Rwanda. The World Economic Forum explains:
In the 1980s, fewer than 300 mountain gorillas in Rwanda remained in the Virunga mountains. Today, thanks to ongoing conservation efforts, that number exceeds 600….
Central to this resurgence is Kwita Izina, Rwandaʼs annual gorilla-naming ceremony. This ceremony celebrates the birth of new mountain gorillas and has played a pivotal role in raising awareness for their conservation.
The event launched 20 years ago and has drawn attention to the importance of protecting these gentle giants, significantly contributing to their rise in numbers.
Rwanda is the world’s 13th most densely-populated nation, with a density of more than 1400 people per square mile. It is the 20th poorest nation on Earth — out of 192 countries.
Other improvements are occurring in Africa.
Farmers in Kenya have used artificial intelligence to substantially increase crop yields.
Malaria has been eliminated from Egypt. Zimbabwe has largely eliminated the blinding illness trachoma.
Zambia has used artificial intelligence to find more mineral wealth.
In western countries, artificial intelligence is greatly improving the detection of many different diseases. Artificial intelligence has discovered a new material that could reduce lithium use in batteries and thus reduce our dependence on China. Artificial intelligence is outperforming radiologists in detecting prostate cancer.
