May 08
Tanzania: 2 Dead in Flash Floods Triggered By Tropical Cyclone Hidaya in Southern Tanzania
At least two people have been killed by flash floods triggered by tropical cyclone Hidaya in Kilwa district in the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Project in Pipeline to Restore Congo-Nile Divide
The government has embarked on a new initiative aimed at restoring the Congo-Nile Divide through a comprehensive approach to combat deforestation and erosion while enhancing… Read more »
May 06
Rwanda: Now That Floods Have Come to Cities, Govts Will Be Forced to Act
Wild climatic swings, from sweltering heat and drought to relentless rain and floods, have become quite common lately. Climate experts warn that this pattern, where the wet season… Read more »
May 03
Rwanda: Govt Calls On Legal Experts to Support Global Treaties On Plastic Waste
The Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, has urged environmental legal experts in Central Africa to familiarise themselves with key international environmental… Read more »
Rwanda: A Closer Look At Practices, Challenges of Waste Management
Efforts to sort waste at the household level have made significant strides in recent years, driven by growing awareness of environmental issues and the need for sustainable waste… Read more »
May 01
Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Kenya After Deadly Floods
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 1, extended condolences to the people of Kenya, after heavy flooding ravaged the country, killing hundreds of people and more families… Read more »
March 26
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Bill Prohibiting Harvest of Immature Trees
Rwandans will be prohibited from cutting immature trees once a bill governing forests and trees passed by the lower chamber of Parliament on Monday, March 25, is published in the… Read more »
March 25
Rwanda: Parliament to Deliberate On 'Tough' Forest Bill
The lower chamber of Parliament will on Monday, March 25, deliberate and vote on a draft law governing forests and trees which is proposing stricter provisions, including… Read more »
Rwanda: Lake Kivu - Two Islands to Undergo Forest Restoration
Two Lake Kivu islands, Shyute and Kamiko, that were once deforested and degraded will soon be restored with 156,000 different tree species, including native species, to help Rwanda… Read more »
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 »
March 07
Rwanda: Glass Bottle Demand Ramps Up Amid Plastic Phase-Out
As glass bottle demand is set to rise to 24,179 tonnes in 2027, Rwanda is accelerating efforts to attract potential investors for the "establishment of a factory to produce glass… 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 26
Rwanda: Over 120,000 People Get Stable Water Supply After Wasac Group Repairs Nonfunctional Systems
Until mid-2023, running downhill every morning to fetch water used to be a tiresome chore that Providence Iradukunda had to plan for ahead of time. The 28-year-old mother of one… 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 »
February 12
Rwanda: Regeneration of Wetlands - It's the Spirit of Rwanda, Isn't It?
Environmental matters were in the news this past week. The headlines read: Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park to be expanded. Kigali's wetlands rehabilitation project to generate over… Read more »
February 11
Rwanda: 74 Properties to Be Expropriated for Nyandungu Eco-tourism Park
At least 74 plots will be expropriated in order to pave way for Nyandungu Eco-tourism Park expansion, Marie-Solange Muhirwa, the City of Kigali's chief urban planner, told The New… 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 »
Rwanda: Kigali - Rwf20 Billion Needed for 'Ecotourism Lake' in Masaka
In a bid to enhance ecotourism and bolster flood management initiatives, Rwf19.8 billion is required to construct essential facilities paving the way for an ecotourism lake in… 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 »
Rwanda: How Green Building Is Cost-Effective, Guarantees Long-Term Savings
There are quite many reasons as to why Rwanda chose to go green and they include the need to save the planet, and decrease building operation costs (energy and water), according to… 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 »