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 »
August 18, 2022
Rwanda: Milk Shortages, Price Hikes Bite as Drought Takes Its Toll
Pascal Dukuzumuremyi currently pays over 60 per cent more on milk than he used to about two months ago. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Rwanda: Climate Change, Resilient Health Systems Take Centre Stage at Kigali Global Dialogue
The ongoing Kigali Global Dialogue conference is a unique think tank for leaders to share experiences and solutions as well as provide an occasion to establish new partnerships… Read more »
July 30, 2022
Africa: Climate Change, Poverty Still a Threat to Women's Development - Officials
Climate change, poverty and stereotypes are among issues identified as main challenges that are still hindering women's development in Africa. Read more »
July 24, 2022
Rwanda: A Closer Look At Cyamudongo Forest and Its Role in Mitigating Climate Change
Cyamudongo forest is small and fragmented-only 19 square kilometres of Nyungwe national park and it is located in the Southwest of Rwanda. Read more »
July 22, 2022
Rwanda: Conservation - Youth-Led Organisations Weigh in On Climate Finance #AfricaClimateCrisis
Youth participating and exhibiting their conservation activities at the ongoing Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) have requested funders to unlock climate finance doors to… Read more »
July 18, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Roll Out 'Flood Sensors' to Mitigate Disasters
Rwanda is set to roll out flood sensors countrywide to strengthen the early warning system. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Rwanda: Part of Gisozi Business Centre to Be Demolished Over Pollution #AfricaClimateCrisis
Different facilities in Gisozi commercial hub commonly known as Agakiriro in Gasabo district have been given ultimatum to vacate following an inspection which revealed that they… Read more »
June 24, 2022
Rwanda: National Budget to Focus on Private Sector Development, Climate Change Mitigation
The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, June 23, 2022, approved the relevance of the national budget bill through which the Government proposes to spend Rwf4,658.4 billion in the next… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Africa: Ngirente Calls for Innovation in Climate Finance, Carbon Market
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has reminded Commonwealth governments and business leaders, gathered at the CHOGM high-level side event on climate change, of the need for… Read more »
Africa: Environmentalists Urge Climate Resilience to Avert Losses
From loss of human life and livestock, to crop failure and food insecurity to infrastructure destruction, climate change is having far-reaching effects on communities. To reverse… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Africa: Experts Call for Accelerated Efforts Addressing Climate Burden on Women
In the current difficult humanitarian, geopolitical and economic context, we cannot afford to lose sight of the interconnectedness and the interplay of the issues related to, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Hold Climate Destroyers to Account - Activists
After a lengthy discussions on how women, too, should take part in protecting the environment during the Commonwealth Women's Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, June 21, the conversation… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Rwanda: How Drought Affected Kayonza Farmers' Income
Hadija Munganyinka, a farmer and a mother of three from Kayonza District recalls the difficult times she experienced without food after being affected by dry spells. Read more »
June 17, 2022
Rwanda: CHOGM - Academics Call for Collective Action to Address Climate Change Effects
At least 17 presidents of science academies have urged Commonwealth Heads of Government to take coordinated and equitable action to address climate change and biodiversity loss at… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Rwanda: Justice Minister Commends Arbitration in Climate Change-Related Disputes
There is a need to opt for arbitration as climate change related disputes are set to increase, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General has said. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Rwanda: How Drought Affected Kayonza Farmers' Income
Hadija Munganyinka, a farmer and a mother of three from Kayonza District recalls the difficult times she experienced without food after being affected by dry spells. Read more »
June 02, 2022
Rwanda: 80% of Vehicles Emit Greenhouse Gas, Causing Climate Change - REMA
An assessment by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) and Rwanda National police's campaign dubbed 'Healthy Vehicle, Cleaner Skies,' that has been running since March… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Rwanda: How Peat Power Projects Were Derailed By Climate Change, Covid-19
The delayed full operation of the $400 million Gisagara peat power plant has been triggered by climate change, Ernest Nsabimana, the Minister of infrastructure has disclosed while… Read more »