November 15, 2022
Africa: Kagame Makes Africa's Case At G20 Summit
President Paul Kagame has told the G20 Summit that Africa is representing its interests to address specific challenges that its people face, mostly due to external factors. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Rwanda: City of Kigali Sounds Warning as Floods Kill Motorcyclist
The City of Kigali has urged people to relocate from high-risk zones and not drive during heavy rains after floods killed three people including one motorcycle rider on Wednesday. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures €46 Million to Implement Climate Pledges
Rwanda has launched a €46 million facility that will finance government institutions working to implement Rwanda's climate action plan, also known as the Nationally Determined… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Of the Rwandan Greenpreneur Who Won U.S.$100,000 at COP27
Twenty young Africans whose enterprises offer innovative solutions that foster climate change adaptation and resilience each received $100,000 awards for winning the 2022-2023… Read more »
Rwanda: 2.2 Million Carbon Credits Issued in Rwanda
By December 2020, more than 2,250,000 carbon credits had been issued to Rwanda from two carbon market mechanisms, Doing Business has learnt. Read more »
Africa: COP27 - Over U.S.$150 Million to Accelerate Africa's Adaptation to Climate Change
More than $150 million climate finance was announced, at the 27th climate change conference in Egypt, to accelerate Africa's adaptation to climate change. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Robust Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management #AfricaClimateCrisis
There is a need for strong early warning systems and capacity building to ensure fast, accurate and precise information in response to disasters, experts in disaster prevention and… Read more »
November 13, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Businesses Urged to Step Up Efforts in Stemming Climate Change Tide
With the growing climate uncertainties and mounting financial needs for climate adaptation and mitigation, member countries across the Commonwealth are keen to see businesses take… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: Experts Call for Sturdy Warning Systems in Disaster Management
There is a need for strong early warning systems and capacity building to ensure fast, accurate and precise information in response to disasters, experts in disaster prevention and… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Rwanda: Meteorology Agency Warns of Heavy Rains in November
Heavy rain is expected in many parts of Northern, Western and Southern Provinces with the exception of Amayaga region, Rwanda Meteorology Agency, has warned. Read more »
October 29, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Plant 36 Million Trees to Cope With Climate Change
Rwanda is set to plant more than 36 million trees to build resilience to climate change. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Rwanda: Biden Signs Kigali Amendment On Climate Change
US President Joe Biden says he has signed the Kigali Amendment Protocol, aimed to protect the ozone layer and accelerate actions to mitigate climate change. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Africa: Experts Seek to Turn Climate Change Tide on Migration
Clementine Mukeka, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that climate change continues to induce migration and human mobility in Africa and is expected to… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Restore Drought-Resistant Trees Amid Rising Temperatures #AfricaClimateCrisis
Researchers in Rwanda are tirelessly carrying out experiments on 20 degraded indigenous (native) tree species so as to recommend those that are resistant to drought and can… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Rwanda: Strong Winds Destroy Over 200 Houses in Kirehe #AfricaClimateCrisis
Strong winds and heavy rains destroyed 256 houses last week in Kirehe district, Modeste Nzirabatinya, the Vice Mayor in charge of economic development in Kirehe district told The… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Rwanda: Climate Change Could Erode 7% of Rwanda's GDP By 2050 - Report #AfricaClimateCrisis
Climate change effects, if not mitigated and lessened, could erode between five and seven per cent of Rwanda's GDP by 2050, World Bank Report has warned. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Sign Rwf72.5 Billion Deal for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
The government of Rwanda and the European Union signed a financing agreement worth €69 million (approx.Rwf72.5 billion) to support climate-smart and inclusive agriculture, on… Read more »
Rwanda: Weather-Related Disasters Claim Over 100 Lives This Year - Report
A report by the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) showed that from January to September, 2022, at least 150 people have lost their lives due to different… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Rwanda: 500ha Kigali Wetlands Set Aside for Recreational Business #AfricaClimateCrisis
More than 7,000 activities encroaching on wetlands in Kigali were removed to pave way for rehabilitation and set up of suitable environment friendly recreational business, city… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Rwanda: Gishwati Forest - Why Illegal Activities Persist Despite Conservation Efforts
Recent statistics indicate that about 150 people were arrested between August 2020 and September 2022 for illegal activities threatening Gishwati-Mukura National Park. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Rwanda: Over 75% of Kangondo, Kibiraro Residents Relocated to Busanza
A total of 960 households, comprising 4,173 people, have been relocated from the high risk Kangondo 1, Kangondo 2 and Kibiraro villages in Remera Sector to the new estate in… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Rwanda: More Kangondo Families Move to Busanza Estate as Heavy Rains Loom
Some 12 families comprising 84 people from Kangondo and Kibiraro villages have relocated to Busanza model village in Kicukiro District after City authorities set a deadline for… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Rwanda: Meteorology Agency Warns of Strong Winds in 23 Districts
Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned of strong winds predicted to gust across most parts of the country between September 11 and 20. Read more »
August 29, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Debut on Global Carbon Market
Africa contributes less than three percent to global gas emissions, yet, it has to adapt to climate change with limited access to funding. Read more »
August 26, 2022
Rwanda: Many Parts of Rwanda to Get Minimal Rains - Weatherman
Rwanda Meteorological Agency has announced that from September to December, 2022, there are higher chances of decrease in rains compared to previous period last year and before. Read more »