June 04, 2023
Rwanda: World Environment Day - Rwanda Vows to End Single-Use Plastics
As Rwanda gears up for the celebration of World Environmental Day (WED 2023), the country recommitted to ending plastic pollution. Read more »
May 31, 2023
East Africa: Dealing With Climate Crisis - a Call for the Region to Build a Resilient Region Through Cooperation
In the wee hours of May 2, Jacqueline, a mother of 3 and resident of Karongi, woke up to her house collapsing all around her due to torrential rains and landslides sweeping through… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Rwanda: Over 600km Water Network to Address Shortage in Kigali and Peri-Urban Areas
Kigali Water Network Project has begun bearing fruits in addressing water shortage in the City of Kigali and peri-urban areas. Read more »
Rwanda: Rainwater Harvesting Transforms Livelihoods in Volcanic Communities
Communities living in the volcanic region are experiencing improved livelihoods through rainwater harvesting, addressing their water access challenges. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures U.S.$98 Million From IMF's Climate Finance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 24 approved a disbursement of $98.6 million (approx. Rwf101 billion) for Rwanda's Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) in climate… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Attends AfDB's Meet on Climate Financing
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente arrived in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday May 22, to attend the African Development Bank (AfDB) meeting that focuses on mobilizing private sector… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Kalibata Appointed to COP28 President's Advisory Committee on Climate Change
Rwandan agricultural scientist Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has been appointed to the COP28 president's advisory… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rusizi Residents Cautioned On Disasters Amid Heavy Rains
Residents of Rusizi are being advised on how to be cautious about disasters through 'Icyumweru cy'Umujyanama' to avoid anything risky that could put their lives in danger. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Needs Rwf13 Billion to Relocate 19,000 Families From High Risk Zones
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Philippe Habinshuti, has said that over 19,000 households living in areas prone to disasters in… Read more »
Rwanda: Zimbabwe to Mobilise Support Toward Rwanda Floods Victims
Zimbabwe is mobilising humanitarian support for victims of disastrous heavy rains in Rwanda which claimed dozens of lives in the country's Northern, Western and Southern provinces. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - 6,000 Families to Be Relocated From High-Risk Zones
The City of Kigali has announced that 5,812 households must be urgently relocated from high-risk zones, according to an assessment as of Thursday, May 11. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Rwanda: World Vision Celebrates Reaching One Million People With Clean Water in Rwanda
World Vision (WV), a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, celebrated on Tuesday, May 9, reaching over one million… Read more »
Rwanda: EU Condoles With Rwanda Over Victims of Flood Disasters
The ambassador of the European Union in Rwanda, Belén Calvo Uyarra, sympathised with families of 131 people who lost their lives due to floods and landslides that hit… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Rwanda: Disasters - Analysis of Last 7 Years Shows Alarming Figures
Rwanda has been grappling with a rising number of natural disasters in recent years, leading to devastating human and economic consequences. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs Rwf30 Billion to Resettle Families Affected By Disasters
There is need for an estimated Rwf30 billion to construct 3,006 houses for residents who were affected by floods and landslides which occurred on May 2 and 3, in different parts of… Read more »
Africa: Women Activists Warn Against 'False Climate Solutions' for Africa
Women climate justice activists have called out false solutions imposed on Africans by international institutions and multinationals on the pretext of helping communities adapt to… Read more »
May 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rubavu Mayor Resignation Linked to Disaster Response Mismanagement
The Minister for Local Government, Jean Claude Musabyimana, on Saturday, May 6, said the resignation of Ildephonse Kambogo, the mayor of Rubavu district, was linked to… Read more »
Rwanda: Floods - Number of Deaths, Injuries, Destroyed Houses Slightly Increase
In the wake of the recent flood disaster that impacted Western, Northern, and Southern Provinces, new numbers reveal a slight rise in the figures of deaths, injuries, and destroyed… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: Water Shortage Threat As Treatment Plants Are Hit By Floods
Four water treatment plants across the country have halted operations after river flooding polluted the sources of the water they use. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Sets Up Command Centre to Coordinate Flood Disaster Interventions
The government has set up a command centre to coordinate operations to respond to flood disaster effects in Western and Northern provinces. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 100 Dead As Rain Ravages Northern, Western Provinces
At least 109 people have been confirmed dead following the night of heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides in Western and Northern provinces, according to officials. Read more »
Rwanda: Heavy Rainfall Claims Over 50 Lives in Western Province #AfricaClimateCrisis
The governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko, has revealed that heavy rains on the evening of May 2 and 3 resulted in the tragic deaths of 55 people. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Funding to Curb Emissions From Fridges, Air Conditioners
Rwanda, the United Nations Environment Programme, University of Birmingham and fellow project partners will receive £4 million to drive down harmful emissions from outdated… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Rwanda: Northern Province Hit By 1,500 Disaster Cases Over Past Five Years
The lack of adequate conveying infrastructures and road crossing structures has led to flooding that continues to affect the Northern Province, according to the Rwanda Water… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Startup Turning Waste Into Animal Feed Tipped for Top Global Prize
Agri ThinkTank, a local firm using black soldier flies to turn food waste into animal feed, is among this year's Wege Prize finalists, organizers announced on Wednesday, April 12. Read more »