July 23, 2023
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Tips Beekeepers On Smart Hive Tech
The University of Rwanda's African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT), conducted a specialized training session for beekeepers associated with beekeeping… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 90 Country Representatives Attend Conference on Conservation Biology in Kigali
Rwanda is hosting the 2023 International Conference on Conservation Biology (ICCB 2023) slated for July 23-27, under the theme, "The Future is Now: Sustaining Biodiversity for… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Rwanda: Women Deliver Conference Hailed for Going Zero Waste
The Minister of Environment, Dr Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, has hailed organisers for successfully implementing zero waste at the Women Deliver Conference. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs Rwf518 Billion to Recover From Flood-Induced Losses
The government is seeking Rwf518.58 billion (approximately US$415 million) to facilitate the recovery from the extensive physical and economic losses inflicted by recent floods and… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Rwanda: Business Owners React to New Noise Pollution Guidelines
In response to the newly introduced new noise pollution guidelines, business owners, who have long decried the absence of clear standards, have expressed their support for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Noise Pollution - What Are the Penalties?
The newly released guidelines on noise pollution in Rwanda entail a couple of consequences for people or institutions that are found to violate them. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Releases Highly Anticipated Noise Control Guidelines
In a significant move to address public concerns about noise pollution, the Ministry of Environment has finally released comprehensive guidelines outlining safe sound levels for… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Egypt: Govt Constructs U.S.$5 Billion Artificial River Parallel to River Nile
Egypt is building an artificial river, spanning 114 kilometres in length, parallel to the Nile River, Egypt Independent reported. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Measures to Curb Disaster Tragedy
The government is putting in more effort in averting disaster damages, mainly those resulting from deadly floods, in order to save people's lives and mitigate economic loss, Prime… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Rwanda: New Rights, Duties and Expectations for Rwanda in the Law of the Sea Convention
On May 18, Rwanda submitted its instrument of ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS or the Convention), making it the 169th State Party to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Scientists Call for Probe Into Deforestation, Illegal Mining
Environment and climate change experts have called for a probe into deforestation, land degradation, and mining activities that have triggered the increase in soil erosion and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Rwf490 Billion Project to Control Deadly Volcano Floods
Rwanda is undertaking a project worth Rwf494 billion to mitigate the devastating floods triggered by volcanic activity. The government aims to bolster its efforts in safeguarding… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Rwanda: 25 Eco-Friendly Businesses Selected for 7th Edition of BK Urumuri Initiative
BK Urumuri Initiative in partnership with Inkomoko Entrepreneurship Development have selected 25 entrepreneurs with eco-friendly businesses to undergo a free six-month Business… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks Investors in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Rwanda is looking for investors to engage in innovations of bringing alternative environmentally friendly packaging, according to the Deputy Director General of Rwanda Environment… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: Green Climate Fund-Funded 'Green Gicumbi' to Strengthen District's Climate Resilience
Data from the Rwanda Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (2018) shows that in the Northern Province, Gicumbi District ranks the highest in exposure to climate hazards, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Report Identifies Gaps in Curbing Adverse Effects of Mercury Pollution
While mercury use is being phased out due to its hazards to health and the environment, a new survey reports that there is a lack of capacity in identifying sources and curbing… Read more »
June 24, 2023
Rwanda: Lightning Strike Kills 15-Year-Old as Torrential Rain Batters Musanze
Torrential rains on the night of June 23 damaged 11 houses - with one completely destroyed - while lightning killed a 15-year-old boy in Musanze District, Mayor Janvier Ramuli told… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali's Wetlands Repair to Save 220,000 People Prone to Flood Risks
The rehabilitation of five degraded wetlands in Kigali City could, directly and indirectly, benefit 220,500 people who are at risk of flooding and water crises, The New Times has… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Get 200 Electric Buses to Ease Public Transport
The Government of Rwanda and Vivo Energy on Thursday signed a deal that aims to introduce more than 200 electric buses in the country, marking a significant step towards… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Benefit From U.S.$7 Million Funding for Regional Early Warning System
Rwanda is among the East African countries that will benefit from $7 million in funding to finance a regional initiative to boost hydro-meteorological and early warning service.… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Buffalo Wall' in Virunga Mountains Reduces Human-Wildlife Conflict
The conflict between humans and nature in the Virunga mountain range has significantly declined ever since the construction of buffalo walls a few years ago that prevent wild… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Rwanda: 150 Wildlife Crimes Recorded in Last Five Years
Over the past five years,150 wildlife crimes have been documented, highlighting the urgent need for action, according to the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA). Read more »
Rwanda: Google's Flood Forecasting System Expanded to Rwanda
Rwanda has become one of the 60 countries that will benefit from Google's Flood Hub, an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform designed for flood forecasting. The Flood Hub… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Rwanda: Landslides - Govt to Close Over 90 Temporary Accommodation Sites
The government is implementing a gradual phase-down of temporary facilities that have provided shelter to 20,000 people displaced by the devastating River Sebeya flooding in the… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Revised Green Growth Blueprint
Rwanda's revised Green Growth and Climate Resilience National Strategy (GGCRS), seeks to achieve great action against climate change, and ensure improved livelihoods for Rwandan… Read more »