July 17, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Hosts Inaugural Africa Congress on Protected Areas
The Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC), the first ever continent-wide gathering of African leaders, citizens, and interest groups, is gathering in Kigali from Monday July 18 to… Read more »
July 12, 2022
Rwanda: 1,500 Businesses Risking Prison, Penalties Over Water Permits
More than 1,500 businesses are using water without permits and, a such, they face penalties as well as imprisonment, Doing Business has learnt. 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 28, 2022
Rwanda: Regulatory Body Suspends Seven Water Companies Over Safety Issues
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has suspended seven water companies after an inspection revealed that they produce unsafe drinking water. 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: Rwanda to Benefit From U.S.$62 Billion Fund to Address Water Challenges in African Cities
Rwanda is set to benefit from the African Cities Water Adaptation (ACWA) Fund that is set to mobilise $62 billion so as to address water issues and build climate resilience as a… Read more »
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: Rwandan Social Activist Awarded By Queen Elizabeth
The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has recognised a Rwandan social activist, Christelle Kwizera, as one of the young leaders impacting the community. Read more »
June 21, 2022
Rwanda: CHOGM - Report Hails Rwanda's Move to Reduce Single-Use Plastics
A report dubbed "An ocean of opportunity: Ocean Action Report" has hailed Rwanda for its move to ban single use plastics. Read more »
June 22, 2022
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 21, 2022
Rwanda: Corporations Responsible for Green House Emissions Should Be Held Accountable - Activists
After an hour-long of 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… 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 09, 2022
Rwanda: Ellen Degeneres Campus - Saving Gorillas, Taking Rwanda to the World
In 1970, the National Geographic did a story about a woman deep in the African juggles who was working to save gorillas; the magazine was sold in the United States. A 12-year old… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Polluting River Nyabarongo?
Environmental experts have recommended thorough investigation into why Nyabarongo River continues to be polluted despite billions of monies that have been invested in its… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Rwanda: The Ellen Degeneres Campus is a Conservation Milestone - Premier
Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente has described the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund as a conservation milestone which will significantly boost the… Read more »
June 05, 2022
Rwanda: World Environment Day - Mining Firms On the Spot for Environmental Degradation
As the world celebrates World Environment Day, on June 5, Rwanda Environment Management Authority has obliged mining companies to comply with environment protection across the… 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 »
Rwanda: Ellen Degeneres 'Thinks of Moving to Rwanda'
Celebrated American television personality, Ellen DeGeneres, together with her partner Portia de Rossi are expected in Rwanda to launch the couple's Gorilla campus on June 7. Read more »
May 31, 2022
Rwanda: Musanze Woman Dies After Buffalo Attack
Agnes Mukarugwiza, who was trampled by a buffalo in Musanze District at the weekend, has died in Ruhengeri Hospital after suffering severe injuries from the incident. 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 »