December 05, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - Understanding Rwanda's Green Taxonomy
At COP28, Rwanda announced the first phase of its green taxonomy, a classification system that clarifies environmentally sustainable activities, to help catalyse private financing… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Carbon Credit Deal With Singapore, Kuwait
The cooperation agreements that Rwanda signed with Singapore and Kuwait to collaborate on carbon credits aligned with article 6 of the Paris Agreement are expected to support the… Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Rwanda Pushes for Global Treaty to Reduce Plastic's Contribution to Climate Change
The Government of Rwanda is pushing for the adoption of a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste to reduce its contribution to climate change. Read more »
December 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework Launch, More Events at COP28
Rwanda is set to launch its Carbon Market Framework on Saturday, December 2, at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference - also known as COP28 - taking place in Dubai, United Arab… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Africa: COP28 - What Should Be Africa's Agenda?
With just a week to the UN Climate Summit (COP28) in Dubai, Power Shift Africa has published a report titled Africa's Agenda for COP28. Read more »
November 25, 2023
Rwanda: MuLaKiLa Project - Symphony of Sustainability Blossoms With 900,000 Trees in Rwanda's Western Landscape
In the picturesque landscapes of Rwanda's Western Province, Rutsiro and Ngororero Districts, a pressing issue looms large -- land and forest degradation. Fuelled by population… Read more »
November 23, 2023
East Africa: Ngirente Calls for Climate Resilience, De-Risking Agriculture in EAC
The East African Community (EAC) Partner States should put adequate resources into addressing risks in the agriculture sector and building resilience to climate change for food… Read more »
November 24, 2023
East Africa: EAC Heads of State Summit - Climate Change, Food Security Top Agenda
The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State are set to convene for their 23rd Ordinary Summit in Arusha, Tanzania, on November 24. Experts in agriculture and environment… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Needs Global 'Loss and Damage Fund'
The country requires more than Rwf500 billion for recovery interventions. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Rwanda: Rwf317 Billion Volcanoes National Park Expansion to Be Piloted in 2024
The pilot phase of the Volcanoes National Park Expansion project will kick off in 2024, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO, Francis Gatare, has said. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Rwanda: Inside Gicumbi's Rwf3 Billion Climate-Resilient Model Village
At least 60 households in the Kaniga climate-resilient model village are now breathing a sigh of relief, as the infrastructure has been built to adapt to the effects of climate… Read more »
Africa: Experts Urge Govts to Add Climate Action in Economic Management Models
African countries should incorporate climate action policies in their respective macroeconomic models as they continue to respond to multifaceted economic challenges, experts have… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Rwanda: Over 45 Experts Complete Course in Climate Change Analysis
More than 45 experts of whom 28 per cent are female from public, private and non-profit organizations have completed a capacity-building programme in climate change analysis and… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Installs Flood Monitors on Nile Basin Rivers, Lakes
Rwanda has joined 10 regional countries to establish new water level monitoring stations on rivers and lakes. The aim is to ensure early warning, build flood-resilient… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - What Is Rwanda Taking to Dubai for Global Climate Meeting?
Rwanda's delegation will present the country's ambitious climate action plan, highlight why Rwanda is an ideal location for ecological investment, and introduce new initiatives to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Children Outline Expectations Preceding COP28
Children from Rwanda, facilitated by Save The Children, met Rwanda's Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, on November 13, 2023, to discuss ideas about climate change… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Observatory Allays Fears Over 'Intense' Lava Activity in Nyamuragira Volcano
The Goma Volcano Observatory (GVO), the scientific institute in charge of monitoring Nyiragongo and Nyamuragira volcanoes, has said that there has been intense lava lake activity… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Rwanda: What Climate Change Means for Public Health
Climate change refers to a long-term alteration in the Earth's weather patterns and climate systems, typically occurring over decades to centuries. In recent times, many of the… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: Gishwati-Mukura - 800 Ha Covered By Invasive Plants to Be Restored
About 800 hectares of land covered by invasive alien plants in Gishwati-Mukura National Park are being restored to their native landscape. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Roll Out Flood Monitors Countrywide #AfricaClimateHope
After Kigali City, Rwanda is planning to roll out flood monitors in other parts of the country that are prone to flooding, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Explainer - How Kigali's Flood Monitors Will Work
As the country anticipates an increase in extreme weather occurrences, Kigali City last week instaled 15 hydrological stations to monitor and manage potential floods. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Rwanda: Green Cooking Stoves Provided to Schools to Tackle Deforestation and Climate Change
The utilisation of firewood for cooking contributes to deforestation, which in turn leads to various environmental and societal risks such as climate change, desertification, soil… Read more »
Rwanda: Weather Forecaster Warns of Likely Flooding to Affect Roads
Meteo Rwanda has warned that impacts associated with heavy rain are expected across the country from November 1 to 10. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Rwanda: 22 Stations to Monitor Floods in Kigali City
The City of Kigali has launched 22 hydrological and weather stations that will help monitor levels of floods in the capital. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: Nyamagabe Fish Ponds Ravaged as Forecaster Predicts Continued Heavy Rainfall
Nyamagabe, located in the Southern Province, is one of the nine districts experiencing the most intense rainfall this month, with precipitation levels ranging from 200 to 250… Read more »