March 20
Rwanda: How to Cope With Rising Temperatures
As parts of the world face extreme hot weather, there is an advisory on how to cope with rising temperatures. When the weather is too hot, there are health risks. During heat… Read more »
March 17
Africa: Researchers Link HIV Infections Spike to Drought
Scientists say droughts could heighten the transmission of HIV, particularly through activities like transactional sex, The East African reports. Read more »
February 27
Rwanda: Weathering the Storm - Major New Climate Justice Programme Launches in Rwanda
Communities in Rwanda are receiving support to protect themselves against the impacts of climate change, thanks to a new initiative launched today 27th February 2024 by SCIAF and… Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New $100 Million Dairy Project
Rwanda has launched a six-year $100.37 million (approx. Rwf127 billion) dairy development project which intends, among others, to increase income of targeted rural households, and… Read more »
January 31
Rwanda: Weather Agency Predicts Heavy Rains in February
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has alerted the public to expect significant heavy rainfall throughout the country in February, exceeding usual averages. Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: New Model Villages to House Disaster-Displaced Families
The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has unveiled climate- resilient model villages expected to accommodate families being relocated from high-risk zones. Read more »
January 23
Rwanda: Govt to Support Farmers in Flooded Arable Wetlands
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has pledged to build the resilience of arable wetlands that were devastated by floods. Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Rwanda, Denmark Sign Climate Deal, Strengthen Ties
Rwanda and Denmark, on January 21, signed an agreement of cooperation in fighting climate change and environmental conservation, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral ties. Read more »
Rwanda: Weather Forecaster Warns About Heavy Rains in Southwestern Rwanda
Many parts of the country will continue to experience above normal rainfall amount, in the next 10 days, with south-western parts of the country set to record higher amount of… Read more »
January 15
Rwanda: Explainer - Inside the World of Green Building
Green building goes beyond just having solar panels to enhance and protect the environment; it also has a significant impact on people-- green building aims to reduce the… Read more »
January 06
Rwanda: Govt Ready to Provide Effective Response in Case of Disasters - Official
The government is ready to provide effective disaster response to save lives, and offer relief to people in need, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency… Read more »
January 02
Rwanda: Weather Forecaster Predicts January Flooding Threat
Expected rainfall of 30 to 250 millimetres in January could lead to flooding in certain areas of the country, Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Rwanda: 2023 - Inside Rwanda's Climate Finance Deals
Rwanda needs $11 billion (approx. Rwf13.8 trillion) to implement measures that will mitigate and adapt to climate change by 2030. The needed climate finance is being mobilised… Read more »
December 25, 2023
East Africa: Comesa, African Consumers Movement Moot Plan to End Plastic Pollution
Joseph Mukasa is visibly a young man in his early twenties. He wakes up every morning to join hundreds of his fellow young people in collecting littered plastic bottles around the… Read more »
Rwanda: 2023 - When Rwanda Took Bold Steps in Fight Against Climate Change
In 2023, Rwanda recorded different milestones in combating climate change and protecting the environment. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Rwanda: Farmers' Forests Put On Carbon Market
Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) has placed forests covering approximately 1,000 hectares, managed by farmers' cooperatives in four districts, on the carbon market. This serves as… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Reviving 15 Bee-Forage Tree Species to Fix Honey Scarcity
Rwandan beekeepers are optimistic about prospects of triplling honey production since the government is restoring drought-degraded ecosystems including 15 bee-forage tree species… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Rwanda: Climate Change Takes Centre Stage at Water Congress in Kigali
As the 2023 Water and Development Congress began in Kigali on Sunday, December 10, officials said climate change was ''the biggest'' hindrance to universal access to water and… Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Youth Call for Urgent Action On Climate Finance
Nearly 1 in 6 children worldwide are exposed to cyclones, while 1 in 7 are exposed to riverine flooding. Read more »
December 10, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - Rwanda Advocates for Grants Over Loans in Climate Disaster Relief Fund
The Minister of Environment, Jeanne D'Arc Mujawamariya, has urged the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) to shift its aid strategy from loans to grants for developing countries grappling… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Climate Experts Question Slow Progress in Adaptation Talks
As the end of the first week of COP28 approaches, African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have raised a red flag on the progress of the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - City of Kigali Secures Rwf8.5bn to Bolster Climate Resilience
The City of Kigali is among three African cities that have been selected to benefit from funds aimed to build resilience to the impacts of climate change and reduce carbon… Read more »
December 06, 2023
East Africa: Regional MPs Push for Effective Solution to Single-Use Plastic Materials
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has called on the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to instruct Partner States to allocate sufficient resources for… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - Women Bear the Brunt of Climate Change in Rwanda
More finance is needed to enhance women's resilience, as research has demonstrated that they are the group most impacted by climate change, Rwanda's Minister of Environment, Jeanne… Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Rwanda Awarded for Green Transport Investment, Green City Kigali Project
Rwanda has been awarded for green transport investment and the Green City Kigali project. Read more »