September 19
Zimbabwe: Drought-Hit Zimbabwe Receives Food Donation From Rwanda
Zimbabwe, which has been affected by prolonged El Nino induced drought, on Thursday, September 19 took delivery of a 1000-metric ton maize flour donation from Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Soil Conservation Milestone As Rwanda Celebrates Inaugural World Bamboo Day
In a significant step towards enhancing soil conservation, EcoPlanet Bamboo organised the first-ever celebration of World Bamboo Day in Rwanda, held in Nyamagabe District on… Read more »
September 13
Rwanda: Residents Near Nduba Landfill Decry Delays in Compensation
Residents living around Nduba landfill in Gasabo District have decried delays in compensation for their properties to be able to relocate and avoid health risks caused by… Read more »
September 12
Rwanda: What Rwanda Expects From COP29 in Azerbaijan
Following the launch of the 'Loss and Damage Fund' at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai in 2023, Rwanda has its sights set on the next round of global climate… Read more »
September 11
Rwanda: Rwandans Urged to Double Efforts in Combating Rising Air Pollution
Industrial emissions, vehicle exhausts, and poor waste management--such as biomass burning--are driving an increase in air pollutants, according to the Minister of Environment,… Read more »
September 08
Rwanda: City of Kigali Names Disaster Hotspots As Rainy Season Starts
The City of Kigali has identified key disaster hotspots as part of its strategy to avert losses as heavy rains are expected this month. Read more »
September 04
Rwanda: 10 Things to Know About Green City Kigali Project
The City of Kigali on Tuesday, September 3, announced the completion of the graphic design of the "Green City Kigali" project, which will be built in Kinyinya Sector, beginning in… Read more »
August 23
Rwanda: REMA Reassures Public Over Lake Kivu Methane Gas Safety
The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has dismissed reports suggesting an elevated risk of methane gas explosion in Lake Kivu, assuring the public that safety measures… Read more »
August 19
Rwanda: Bralirwa Supports 250 Households to Gain Access to Safe Drinking Water
Last week, Bralirwa Plc supported 250 households in Munyiginya sector, Rwamagana District, to gain access to safe drinking water through a donation of ceramic water filters, in… Read more »
Rwanda: The Impact of EU Deforestation Regulations On Rwanda
The EU's Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), set to become active in December 2024 will propose sanctions on trading commodities that are not deemed environmentally friendly. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 Bn Budget for Climate Change Adaptation
The Ministry of Environment has secured Rwf154.4 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal budget, which commenced in July. This year's budget theme is "Sustainable Economic Transformation… Read more »
August 07
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures $39m to Restore Congo-Nile Divide
Planned activities to restore the Congo-Nile Divide region are expected to kick off this month, following a $39.1 million grant secured by the government to curb deforestation… Read more »
Rwanda: Climate-Resilient Assets Improve Food Security in Rutsiro
Farmers in Rutsiro District are witnessing high agricultural productivity following the construction of terraces and restoration of marshlands as climate-resilient assets aligned… Read more »
July 30
Rwanda: COP29 - Rwanda Advocates for Doubling of Climate Change Adaptation Finance
Rwanda, along with other developing nations, is urging developed countries--historically responsible for global warming--to fulfill their commitment to doubling climate change… Read more »
July 25
Rwanda: Environment Ministry's Permanent Secretary Under Investigation
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Patrick Karera, is under criminal investigation by Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), national broadcaster RBA reported on… Read more »
July 09
Rwanda: Lightning Kills Eight, Heavy Rain Destroys 105 Hectares of Tea Plantation
Lightning killed eight people in Ngororero, Musanze, and Rutsiro districts on Monday, July 8, according to the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). Read more »
July 08
Rwanda: Rwanda, Italy Ink Euros 50m Pact to Support Climate Resilience Projects
The governments of Rwanda and Italy on July 8 signed a 50-million-euro financing agreement through the Italian Climate Fund. Managed by prominent Italian development bank Cassa… Read more »
July 02
Rwanda: Scientists Seek to Save Endangered Medicinal Plant in Rwanda's Hot Springs
Scientists are calling for the development of a modern plant propagation and conservation facility dedicated to preserving endangered species. This follows the rediscovery of a… Read more »
July 01
Rwanda: Emergency Ministry Calls for More Fire Extinguishers in Secondary Cities
The Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) has called for an increase in fire extinguishers in secondary cities to ensure the safety of residents as these areas expand and grow. Read more »
Rwanda: How New Reverse Vending Machines Will Boost Recycling in Kigali
Four reverse vending machines (RVMs) will soon be strategically installed across the City of Kigali to enhance the collection of recyclable materials by incentivizing consumers to… Read more »
June 18
Rwanda: Rwanda to Benefit From 'Flash Flood Early Warning' Initiative for Central African Region
Rwanda is among the Central African countries that are set to implement funded projects aimed to generate 'flash flood early warning and alerts'. Read more »
June 16
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf40bn for Forest Management in Kaduha-Gitwe Corridor
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved $31 million (approximately Rwf40 billion) in funding for Rwanda. This investment aims to boost forest… Read more »
June 13
Rwanda: Six Key Changes in Rwanda's New Forest Law
The government last week promulgated a law governing forests and trees, which, among other provisions, forbids residents to harvest 'immature trees,' as the government counts on… Read more »
June 12
Rwanda: Rwanda's Negotiators in Bonn for Climate Finance Push
Rwandan negotiators are in Bonn, Germany, as 196 countries meet to agree on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), the new amount of funding which developed nations must… Read more »
June 06
Rwanda: Wildlife Photographer Leads Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness in Rwanda
Nearly all women diagnosed with breast cancer survive the disease for five years or more if caught at the earliest stage, according to Cancer Research UK. Read more »