December 15, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Seeks New Technologies to Make Biogas Affordable
The government of Rwanda is considering the introduction of sustainable and affordable technologies to produce biogas for cooking, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: Political Will Essential for Channeling Climate Financing - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has highlighted the need for political will in adequately channeling the funds needed to tackle climate change, among other pressing global issues. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Could Save U.S.$200 Million By Reducing Air Pollution - Report
Rwanda could save $200 million from 2023 to 2030 by reducing air pollution in the transport sector in Kigali city alone, a new study has estimated. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Rwanda: Local Designers on Using Recycled Raw Materials to Conserve Nature
Rwandan fashion talents are surely going places. If you have watched Neptune Frost, a 2021 science-fiction romantic musical film produced and directed by Saul Williams, and Anisia… Read more »
Rwanda: IMF Approves U.S.$319 Million Climate Financing for Rwanda
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $319 million (approx. Rwf342 billion) loan to finance projects tackling climate change in Rwanda. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Rwanda: Outcry as Water and Sanitation Corporation Announces 10-Day Clean Water Supply Cuts in Key Parts of Kigali
The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) announcement of a 10-day clean water supply cut in key parts of Kigali has stirred an outcry from a number of people, calling out the… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Invest Rwf7 Billion in Managing 'Hazardous Chemical Waste'
Rwanda is set to invest $6.8 million (Rwf7.2 billion) from 2022 to 2027 in managing hazardous chemical waste. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Makes Case for 'Global Fund' to Help End Plastic Pollution
Rwanda is advocating a 'global multilateral fund' that will finance efforts by countries in ending plastic pollution by 2040. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: Climate Crisis Threatens Continent's Development - Kagame
Climate crisis is a threat to Africa's development, President Paul Kagame has said, but stressed that all hope is not lost because the continent is rich in renewable energy sources… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Unveils U.S.$221 Million Plan for Waste Management, Clean Technologies
The government of Rwanda has launched a 14-year circular economy action plan that needs $211.2 million to be implemented in managing waste and adopting clean production… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures U.S.$22 Million for Urban Water Supply
Rwanda has signed a grant agreement worth $22.3 million (approx.rwf24 billion) with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aimed to address issues of water shortage and… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Collect and Recycle Old Mobile Phones
Rwanda's only e-waste recycling facility has announced plans to collect old phones for recycling and dismantling, Doing Business has learnt. Read more »
November 28, 2022
Rwanda: Businesses Call for Smooth Transition to End Plastic Pollution
The business sector has called for the development of a comprehensive and coordinated policy framework to enable more conducive conditions for investments in infrastructure,… Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali to Restore Drainage to Cope With Floods
The City of Kigali is set to rehabilitate two drainages every year to reduce the effects of floods, The New Times has established. Read more »
November 26, 2022
Rwanda: Focus On Climate Change Fight As Congo Celebrates Proclamation
In line with the celebration of the 64th anniversary of the Republic of Congo Proclamation, the country joined Rwanda's drive to plant trees with the aim to tackle climate change… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Rwanda: Over 6,000 Tonnes of Single-Use Plastic Waste Need Recycling Annually
There is a need to establish centres across the country to collect and recycle more than 500 tonnes of single-use plastic waste generated every month, environmentalists have said. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Rwanda: Youth Urged to Partake in Environment Conservation Efforts
The Minister for Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, has urged Rwandan youth to play a role in the country's efforts of conserving the environment by planting trees. Read more »
November 21, 2022
Rwanda: The Six Climate-Financing Deals Rwanda Secured at COP27
At the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, that closed on Sunday, November 20, Rwanda called for more ambitious climate action and shared its green investment opportunities. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda's Crane Population Doubles in Five Years
Grey Crowned Crane population in Rwanda has more than doubled in Rwanda, according to a report presented during biodiversity day at the 27th UN climate change conference in Egypt. Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali Sounds Warning as Floods Kill Three People
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
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 »