Rwandan scientist's quest in China for a greener future back home

For Aphrodis Munyaneza, a young scientist from Rwanda, the dream of studying in China was sown during his high school days. He was inspired by China's standing as a global leader in ecological research, a field critical to our planet's future. Now, as a master's student at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, he is immersed in the intricate world of rainforests, studying the nutrient dynamics of decomposition. But his research is more than an academic pursuit: it is a mission. His main goal is to take the invaluable knowledge of successful conservation he is witnessing in China and plant those seeds of change back in his home country. Munyaneza's journey is a powerful testament to how global collaboration can empower local action, truly embodying the spirit of building "One Home: Shared Future."